The Karnataka High Court ruled that compensation for medical expenses under the Motor Vehicles Act must deduct amounts received through mediclaim policies. Hanumanthappa’s initial compensation was reduced from Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 4.93 lakh after Rs 1.8 lakh, received via mediclaim, was subtracted from the awarded medical expenses.
The Bombay High Court today dismissed a PIL challenging Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ scheme, stating it benefits women without discrimination. The court deemed the scheme a valid policy decision beyond judicial interference. The PIL’s arguments about political motivation and discriminatory nature were disregarded, and the court emphasized the scheme’s social welfare intent.