Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Preponderance of Probabilities’ in Motor Accident Compensation Cases

On January 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of India upheld a compensation award of Rs 26.77 lakh to Udayanath Sahoo’s family after a fatal accident in 2009. The court confirmed that negligence in motor accident cases is determined by “preponderance of probabilities,” dismissing ICICI Lombard’s appeal against the tribunal’s findings.

Supreme Court Affirms Admissibility of Certified Sale Deed Copies in Trials

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified that a certified copy of an original sale deed is indeed admissible as evidence in a trial. This decision, delivered by Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice C.T. Ravikumar, offers a comprehensive interpretation of specific sections of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 and the Registration […]