HP HC: Res Ipsa Loquitur Applies in Road Accident Case

The Himachal Pradesh High Court applied the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur in a road accident case, holding that the nature of the accident itself was sufficient to infer negligence. The Court reasoned that the circumstances demonstrated lack of due care by the driver, shifting the burden onto the respondent to disprove negligence. It reiterated principles of tort law and compensation jurisprudence, emphasizing that procedural delays or minor inconsistencies should not deprive victims of rightful compensation. The ruling strengthens victim-friendly approaches within motor accident claim adjudication.