Mere Delay In FIR Registration No Ground To Reject Motor Accident Claim; But Delay Can Become Relevant Depending On Evidence : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a mere delay in the registration of an FIR cannot be grounds for rejecting a motor accident claim. However, the Court noted that the delay could still become relevant depending on the evidence provided during the trial. The ruling highlighted that claims related to accidents should be adjudicated based on the overall facts and the circumstances surrounding the delay, and not automatically dismissed due to procedural delays.