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The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Shankarbhai Rupsingbhai Dhanuk for murder (IPC s.302) and an offence under the Bombay Police Act, alleging that the prosecution had proved his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution relied on eyewitness testimony, a dying declaration, medical reports, and a complai…
The petitioner, Patel, filed an application seeking condonation of a 195‑day delay in filing an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act. The application was made under Section 5 of the Limitation Act. The petitioner argued that the delay was unavoidable and requested a liberal approach to allow enhancemen…
The petitioners, Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act read with Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act seeking condonation of a 62‑day delay in preferring an appeal. The petition was filed by advocates Mr G.C. Mazmudar and Mr H.G. Mazmudar. The court noted th…
The petitioner filed a Special Civil Application before the Gujarat High Court. The Court directed the petitioner to furnish the requisite copies of the memo of petition as mandated by Chapter VII, Rule 86(i) of the Gujarat High Court Rules, 1993. Although a deadline was granted on 16-07-2026, the petitioner failed to …
In a Special Civil Application, the petitioner Chandubhai Umedbhai Patel failed to file the required copies of the memo of petition as mandated by Chapter VII, Rule 86(i) of the Gujarat High Court Rules, 1993. The court had previously granted a deadline on 16 July 2026 to comply, which was not met. The judge issued a f…
The appellants, occupants of a Tata 709 tempo that overturned after being struck from behind by an unknown trailer on 30 May 2007, filed claim petitions before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal seeking compensation for injuries and deaths. The Tribunal dismissed the petitions, holding that the accident was caused sol…
The appellants, occupants of a Tata 709 tempo that overturned after being struck from behind by an unknown trailer on 30 May 2007, filed claim petitions before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal seeking compensation for injuries and deaths. The Tribunal dismissed the petitions, holding that the accident was caused sol…
The appellants, occupants of a Tata 709 tempo that overturned after being struck from behind by an unknown trailer on 30 May 2007, filed claim petitions before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal seeking compensation for injuries and deaths. The Tribunal dismissed the petitions, holding that the accident was caused sol…
The appellants, occupants of a Tata 709 tempo that overturned after being struck from behind by an unknown trailer on 30 May 2007, filed claim petitions before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal seeking compensation for injuries and deaths. The Tribunal dismissed the petitions, holding that the accident was caused sol…
The appellants, occupants of a Tata 709 tempo that overturned after being struck from behind by an unknown trailer on 30 May 2007, filed claim petitions before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal seeking compensation for injuries and deaths. The Tribunal dismissed the petitions, holding that the accident was caused sol…
The State of Gujarat appealed against the acquittal of twelve accused in a murder‑related case, alleging that the trial court had ignored substantial oral and documentary evidence. The incident involved the death of Siddharajsing after a midnight assault allegedly orchestrated by the accused over a land dispute. The pr…
The New India Assurance Company Ltd. obtained a award of Rs.2,50,000 from a learned Tribunal in a dispute with Hasinaben Hasanbhai Adham & Ors. The insurer filed a first appeal challenging the award. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained because of the modest quantum of the award. Justice Moo…
The appellant, the mother of a minor who died in a motorcycle accident on 28‑11‑2021, appealed the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.2,62,000, arguing that the quantum of compensation was inadequate and that the Tribunal erred in deducting 50% on the ground of non‑impleadment of the other rider, owner and in…
The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation filed a first appeal against a tribunal award of Rs.2,06,440 to Sangeetaben Bistubhai Kunwar & Anr. The award arose from a road accident and the amount was modest. The appellant sought to challenge the award, but the Court examined whether the appeal merited consideration gi…
The appellant, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd., filed a first appeal (C/FA/2356/2014) against a decree involving Chandulal alias Shaileshkumar Vagjibhai Solanki and others. During the hearing on 26 September 2020, the appellant's counsel, Mr. Vibhuti Nanavati, submitted a withdrawal pursis seeking permissi…
The High Court of Gujarat dismissed the first appeal filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd against Abrahambhai Koshya & Ors. The disputed award amount was Rs.4,36,500, which the Court considered too small to merit a full hearing. The Court held that proceeding with the appeal would cause unnecessary physical and fin…
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. appealed orders of a tribunal that awarded modest sums (ranging from Rs.1,16,200 to Rs.4,36,000) to claimants in road‑accident cases. The respondents argued that the appeals should not be entertained because the amounts were small and there was no dispute over the accidents. Justice Moo…
The High Court of Gujarat issued an order in a civil application for condonation of delay, directing that the notice be returnable on 07.04.2026. The respondent's counsel waived service of the notice for respondent No.2. No substantive factual dispute was addressed; the order dealt solely with procedural aspects of not…
The First Appeal No. 1781 of 2021 was filed by Subhashbhai Kalubhai Nisarata & ors against Ankulkumar Manubhai Patel & ors concerning a compensation award of Rs.5,00,000 arising from a road accident. The respondents contended that the quantum of the award was small and there was no dispute over the accident, therefore …
The State of Gujarat appealed the acquittal of Ismailbhai Hasanbhai Malek and co‑accused in a murder case involving the death of Jagdishbhai. The trial court had found that the alleged extra‑judicial confession of the accused Ramilaben and the recovery of the alleged murder weapon were not proved beyond reasonable doub…
The appellant, Pravinaben Jasminbhai Vavainya, filed a first appeal against a compensation award of Rs.5,00,000 arising from a road accident. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained because the disputed amount was modest. Justice Mool Chand Tyagi observed that the amount was small and there was…
The appellants Rameshbhai Jadavbhai Hirpara & Anr appealed against a decree awarding Rs.3,00,000 in a road‑accident compensation case. The respondents argued that the amount was trivial and that there was no genuine dispute of fact. Justice Mool Chand Tyagi held that the appeal need not be heard on its merits because t…
The appellant, Rahulbhai Rameshbhai Hirpara, filed a first appeal (No. 2067 of 2020) challenging a compensation award of Rs.1,50,000 arising from a road accident. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained because the amount in dispute was minimal. Justice Mool Chand Tyagi observed that the claim …
The petitioners (appellants) challenged a lower court award of Rs.4,08,000 arising from a road accident. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained because the amount in dispute was modest. The Court examined whether the small quantum of the award justified dismissal without addressing the merits.…
The High Court of Gujarat dismissed the first appeal filed by Executive Engineer Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam against the award of Rs.4,46,672 granted to the respondents in a road accident claim. The court noted that the amount was modest and there was no dispute over the accident, concluding that the appeal did not me…
The appellant Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd filed a first appeal against a decree awarding Rs.1,85,000 to the respondents Chimanbhai Ambalal Patel and others arising from a road accident. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained because the amount in dispute was minimal. The Court observed that the…
The National Insurance Company Ltd appealed against an award of Rs.302,500 granted to the heirs of the deceased Rajendrasinh Mahipatsinh Jadeja arising from a road‑accident claim. The appellant argued that the award should be set aside, while the respondents contended that the appeal should not be entertained because t…
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd appealed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award, arguing that the compensation amount was less than Rs.1,00,000. The Court noted the small quantum of the award and, after hearing counsel, dismissed the appeals solely on the basis of…
The appellants, victims of a 2007 road accident involving a GSRTC bus, appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs.12,15,100 under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, alleging miscalculation of compensation. They argued that the Tribunal failed to consider future prospective income, appropriate multi…
New India Assurance Co. Ltd. filed a first appeal challenging an award of Rs.4,55,000 in a road‑accident claim. The respondents argued that the amount was modest and that the appeal need not be heard on merits. The High Court observed that the sum involved was small and, to spare the parties from further hardship, dism…
The Oriental Insurance Company appealed a decision favoring Parasben Vikrambhai Parmar and others concerning a claim of Rs.4,60,500. The respondents argued that the appeal should not be entertained due to the modest quantum of the claim. The Court agreed, noting that the amount was small and there was no dispute over t…
The appellant, Rajendrasinh Chandrasinh Kher, failed to appear for the second session of the fourth round of the appeal. Consequently, the High Court of Gujarat dismissed the appeal for want of prosecution. No substantive merits of the case were addressed. The order was pronounced by Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar on 23 Jan…
United India Insurance Co. Ltd appealed two first appeals (Nos. 782/2013 and 781/2013) filed by the legal heirs of the deceased Sardaben Ganesbhai Patel, challenging compensation awards of Rs.2,50,000 and Rs.1,80,000 respectively. The respondents argued that the quantum of the amounts was too small to warrant a detaile…
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