Vehicles Not Involved in Accident Not Liable for Compensation; Motor Accident Claims Must Be Evidence-Based: Gauhati High Court

In a significant judgment, the Gauhati High Court has overturned the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Darrang, which had awarded compensation of Rs. 14,57,732 to the claimant, Smti. Ansumi Baro, under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act. The court found insufficient evidence to establish that a vehicle from the 23rd Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was involved in the accident that led to the death…