Headline
The Supreme Court of India to review cashfree treatment and online compensation mechanisms for hit and run road accident victims.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India is addressing the cashfree treatment for victims of road accidents during hit and run cases and online compensation transfers by the General Insurance Corporation of India to them. The Supreme Court of India is also set to examine the application of electronic road safety monitoring.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Rajaseekaran v. Union of India and Ors.
- Name of Judges:Justices Abhay S Oka and AG Masih
- Issues:Online compensation transfers and cashless treatment to the hit and run victims.
- Scheme:Providing compensation for hit-and-run accidents under the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022
- Statistics:Only 205 claims out of 67,387 cases in 2022 relating to hit and run matters; 95 were settled.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India gave a thought to giving directions to improve compensation processes and awareness. The upcoming review will mainly focus on executing section 136A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for electronic road safety monitoring.
Impact
These actions could streamline compensation procedures and increase treatment availability for victims, addressing low claim rates and improving overall road safety.
Why it Matters
Efficient compensation and treatment procedures are important for providing speedy support to victims of road accidents, especially in hit-and-run cases where the commiting a crime vehicle is not identified.
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Supreme Court reviews cashfree treatment and online compensation for hit-and-run victims, aiming to streamline processes and increase treatment availability, addressing low claim rates and improving road safety under Motor Vehicles Act.
