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Pillion rider cannot be denied compensation citing vehicle rider’s negligence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court ruled that a pillion rider cannot be denied compensation due to the vehicle rider’s negligence. The court criticized the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ernakulam, for relying on a scene mahazar and inspection report instead of evidence, calling it a 'grave error'.
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