Question

Under which principle of Motor Vehicles Act, the claimant need not prove negligence on the part of the motorist?

Hint:

No Fault Liability = Quick relief = No need to prove fault.

Answer 1

The Motor Vehicles Act includes a unique provision known as the No Fault Liability principle.
Under this principle, the victim or their legal heirs are entitled to compensation for death or permanent disablement due to a motor vehicle accident,
without the need to prove fault or negligence by the driver.
This ensures quick relief to accident victims and simplifies claim procedures.
Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 covers No Fault Liability.
Therefore, the claimant need not prove negligence under the principle of No Fault Liability.