- The Supreme Court has pulled up states and high courts for not filing compliance reports on directions issued by the court on motor accident compensation claims.
- The court had issued a slew of directions in December 2022, aimed at expediting the process of compensation for victims of motor accidents.
- The directions included setting up of special cells in police stations to gather information on accidents, and providing training to police officers on motor accident claims.
- The court has now given states and high courts till August 14 to file compliance reports.
- If the reports are not filed on time, the court has warned that it will summon the registrar generals of the high courts and the chief secretaries of the states.
The news is significant because it highlights the importance of timely compensation for victims of motor accidents. The court’s directions are a step in the right direction, and it is important that states and high courts take them seriously.
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WRITTEN BY – ADITYA SINGH, COLLEGE NAME – SHRI RAMSWAROOP MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, SEMESTER – 6th , an intern under LEGALVIDHIYA
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