Summary
- The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that legal heirs can claim compensation under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, even if the deceased driver was negligent.
- In a case involving a fatal tractor accident, the court awarded Rs. 5,00,000 to the claimants despite the accident occurring before a key amendment in 2019.
- The court emphasized that the Motor Vehicles Act is a beneficial legislation aimed at ensuring just compensation for victims and their dependents.
- This ruling could set a precedent for similar claims where negligence is attributed to the deceased driver, expanding access to compensation for families affected by such tragedies.
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