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Q: When did Section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 141, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jul 1989 Act 59 of 1988 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 59 of 1988 Ministry Road Transport and Highways Enacted 14 Oct 1988 In force 01 Jul 1989

Section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with omitted. [Provisions as to other right to claim compensation for death or permanent disablement.]-- Omitted by s. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1989.

[Provisions as to other right to claim compensation for death or permanent disablement.]-- Omitted by s. 50, ibid, (w.e.f. 1-4-2022).]
Section 141, The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988).

Related judgements & precedents

These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.

Eshwarappa @ Maheshwarappa vs C. S. Gurushanthappa

Supreme Court of India 18 Aug 2010 Binding (SC) Reportable

Court's Decision & Legal Precedent

The liability of a motor vehicle owner under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 to pay no-fault compensation for death or permanent disablement resulting from a motor accident is absolute and independent of the owner's knowledge, consent, or involvement in the accident, and such compensation is a fixed sum determined by law that cannot be reduced, refused, or delayed based on the circumstances of the accident, the fault of the vehicle operator, the unauthorized use of the vehicle, or the procedural timing of the claim, as the statutory scheme under Chapter X (read with Sections 146-147) embodies a public policy mandate that all accident victims receive minimum compensation from the insurance fund to ensure immediate relief without exception or procedural impediment.

On this section: Right to claim no-fault compensation under Section 140 is in addition to fault-based compensation rights; no-fault claims must be disposed expeditiously and in priority; compensation adjustment mechanism when both Section 140 and fault-based compensation are applicable

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Questions about Section 141

What have the courts held on Section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act?

Eshwarappa @ Maheshwarappa vs C. S. Gurushanthappa (18 Aug 2010) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Right to claim no-fault compensation under Section 140 is in addition to fault-based compensation rights; no-fault claims must be disposed expeditiously and in priority; compensation adjustment mechanism when both Section 140 and fault-based compensation are applicable.

How do I find court cases under Section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: MV Act 141, section 141 MV Act, section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome. 1 reported judgment on this section is set out on this page, beginning with Eshwarappa @ Maheshwarappa vs C. S. Gurushanthappa (18 Aug 2010).

When did Section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act come into force?

Section 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act, cited as MV Act 141, came into force on 01 Jul 1989, having been enacted on 14 Oct 1988. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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