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Karnataka High Court Cuts Drunk Driving Compensation by 30%
The Karnataka High Court considered a case involving a motorcyclist who had been drinking.
The court said driving after drinking can hurt the driver and other people.
It also said this behavior puts the public and society at risk.
Because the rider was intoxicated, the court found the rider partly responsible for the accident.
This is called contributory negligence.
The court set that responsibility at 30 percent.
As a result, the compensation awarded to the rider was reduced.
The court said drunk-driving cases should be treated strictly.
The Karnataka High Court ruled that drunk drivers and riders endanger themselves and other road users.
The court attributed 30 per cent contributory negligence to an intoxicated motorcyclist.
The decision reduced the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal.
The court said drunk drivers cannot claim full benefits under benevolent traffic laws.
Justice K V Aravind issued the order dated September 1 and called for strict treatment of such cases.
- Who
- The Karnataka High Court, Justice K V Aravind, and an intoxicated motorcyclist.
- What
- The court imposed 30 per cent contributory negligence and reduced the motorcyclist’s compensation award.
- Where
- The Karnataka High Court.
- When
- The order was dated September 1; the year is not stated.
- Why
- The court said riding or driving under the influence of alcohol endangers the driver, other road users, the public, and society.
Key facts
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Judge
- Justice K V Aravind
- Negligence assigned
- 30 per cent contributory negligence
- Affected party
- An intoxicated motorcyclist
- Award changed
- Compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal
- Court’s position
- Drunk-driving cases should be handled strictly
Quotes
Justice K V Aravind
Karnataka High Court judge who issued the September 1 order
“Riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol is an offence. When a person uses a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, he not only poses himself to risk but also exposes other road users, the public, and society at large to risk.”
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