12 August 2024


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Calcutta High Court: Mere Presence of Alcohol in Post-Mortem Cannot Bar Compensation to Heirs - 15.12.2025

Calcutta High Court held that the mere presence of alcohol in a deceased accident victim’s post-mortem report cannot deny compensation to heirs under the Motor Vehicles Act, dismissing New India Assurance’s appeal and upholding the award to the motorcyclist’s family.

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