Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Compensation For Accident Can't Be Denied Merely Because Claimant Was Driving "Jugaad" Vehicle Without Registration: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that compensation for an accident cannot be denied simply because the claimant was driving a 'jugaad' vehicle without a registration number. The court emphasized that the lack of registration does not automatically negate the right to compensation. This decision protects the rights of accident victims, regardless of the vehicle's registration status. It focuses on the circumstances of the accident and the extent of the damages.