Supreme Court Upholds “Pay and Recover” Order in Oil Tanker Accident Case, Stresses Special License Requirements

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by an oil tanker owner challenging the “pay and recover” order against their insurer, affirming that drivers transporting hazardous goods require Rule 9 endorsements under Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The case involved a fatal accident where an unendorsed driver’s rash driving killed two persons. The [...]

Supreme Court Clarifies Deduction of Compassionate Aid in Motor Accident Claims

The **Supreme Court of India** ruled that **full compensation** received under the **Haryana Compassionate Assistance Rules, 2006** must be deducted when calculating payouts under the **Motor Vehicles Act, 1988**. Overturning a **Punjab & Haryana High Court** order that deducted only 50%, the Court cited its precedents in **Reliance General Insurance [...]