Karnataka HC Directs Insurer To Compensate Villagers Carrying Pet Animals When Travelling For Outstation Work, Despite MV Rules Violation

The Karnataka High Court has upheld an order passed by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal which granted compensation to villagers who met with an accident and suffered injuries while travelling in tractor-Trailers along with their pet goats.A single judge bench of Justice V Srishananda though agreed with the contention of the insurance company that there is a violation of Rule 74 of the...