Motor Vehicles Act, 1988  - Motor Accident Claim

Contributory Negligence - Tribunal awarding compensation of Rs. 3,00,598 - 40% amount deducted by Tribunal alleged contributory negligence of the claimant - High Court holding that reasons indicated by the MACT for deduction not sufficient - Appeal against - High Court holding that evidence of the driver about the contributory negligence cannot be given any preference over the evidence of the claimant - Other ground on which MACT directed deduction for contributory negligence not considered by High Court - Order not sustainable

Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Compensation , Contributory Negligence