Under section 164(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, what is the prescribed compensation for death…
Section 164(1) prescribes ₹5,00,000 for death and ₹2,50,000 for grievous hurt. A claimant under section 164 need not plead or prove fault under subsection (2). Subsection…
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Under section 164(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, what is the prescribed compensation for death arising out of the use of a motor vehicle, before any deduction for compensation already paid under another law?
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Section 164(1) prescribes ₹5,00,000 for death and ₹2,50,000 for grievous hurt. A claimant under section 164 need not plead or prove fault under subsection (2). Subsection (3) reduces the amount payable by compensation already paid under another law.
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Option A
The ₹2,00,000 figure relates to death under the separate hit-and-run provision in section 161, subject to that provision.
Option B
Section 164(1) prescribes ₹5,00,000 for death.
Option C
Section 164(1) prescribes ₹2,50,000 for grievous hurt.
Option D
Section 164(1) does not prescribe ₹10,00,000 for death.
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