Truck Driver Held Solely Negligent for Night-Time Highway Parking, Compensation Enhanced in Fatal Accident Case: Gujarat High Court
The Gujarat High Court has delivered an important judgment under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, dealing with a fatal road accident where a scooter rider died after colliding with a stationary truck parked dangerously on a highway without any safety warnings or indicators. The Court examined negligence, contributory negligence, and statutory violations and enhanced compensation awarded to the victim’s family. BACKGROUND OF ACCIDENT The accident took place on 22 March…
