Smelling Alcohol in Breath Insufficient to Prove Contributory Negligence; Blood Alcohol Level Must Be Assessed in Road Accident Cases: Madras High Court
In a recent judgment dated 16.04.2024, the Honourable Mr. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court, in CMA No.2494 of 2022, addressed the appeal for enhancement of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Case Background Mr. Ramesh, the appellant, had filed a claim petition after a road accident on 13.11.2016, where his two-wheeler collided with a lorry. The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal/Subordinate Judge's Court, Perambalur, attributed 50%…
