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Brothers entitled to accident compensation despite no financial dependency: Gujarat HC
Published 26 June 2026 ยท india
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has affirmed that siblings of accident victims can claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, irrespective of
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has affirmed that siblings of accident victims can claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, irrespective of financial dependency. The court clarified that being a legal heir is sufficient grounds for a claim. This decision arose from a case where brothers sought compensation after their bachelor sibling's death in a road accident.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 12:09 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 12:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has affirmed that siblings of accident victims can claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, irrespective of financial dependency.
The court clarified that being a legal heir is sufficient grounds for a claim.
This decision arose from a case where brothers sought compensation after their bachelor sibling's death in a road accident.