🏛️ The Accident Victim's Dilemma
🌟 Picture this: A motor accident happens. The victim's family goes to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal seeking compensation, but they have no formal proof of income - no salary slips, nothing. Will their claim be rejected? Surprisingly, the answer is usually no!
💡 What You'll Discover:
- 🔍 Why courts bend strict evidence rules for accident victims
- ⚖️ The difference between criminal case evidence and compensation cases
- 🎯 How judges determine fair compensation without formal documents
- 💰 Why minimum wage isn't always the baseline for compensation
🚀 Real Cases Discussed:
- 💎 Rajpati vs. United India Insurance - When salary certificates aren't enough
- ⭐ Janabai vs. ICICI Lombard - How delayed FIR filing didn't stop justice
- 🔥 Gurpreet Kaur case - EMI payments as proof of income capacity
- ⚡ Manusha Srikumar case - Getting compensation for informal workers like fish sellers
🧠 The Feynman Breakdown:
- 🎪 Think of evidence rules like a strict exam vs. a practical life test
- 🤝 Courts use 'balance of probabilities' - what's more likely to be true?
- 🔬 Judges become active truth-seekers, not passive observers
- 💡 The Motor Vehicle Act is designed to help victims, not create barriers
🎙️ This episode reveals how the legal system shows its human side when dealing with accident victims - and raises important questions about balancing flexibility with preventing misuse!
