The Evolution Of Motor Accident Claim Tribunal: A Study On Its Role In Justice Administration In India

Abstract

Vehicle have become an essential part of our lives in the fast-paced world men live in today, significantly changing the way we work, live, and communicate. Cars provide incredible comfort, flexibility, and mobility for anything from everyday commutes to cross-country travel. It is impossible to overestimate the significance of cars in contemporary life as the need for personal mobility increases. The ability to travel and mobility from one place to another at one's own speed has been made possible by automobiles, which have completely changed the idea of mobility in compare to early society. Though its importance cannot be ignored, every year a large number of people lost their lives while using vehicle and its impact on environment is quite high. For the adjudication of vehicle accident victim, Motor Accident Claim Tribunal is created by the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act – 1956. This amendment permits the third-party insurance claim for compensation in the tribunal. A new section 110(A) to 110(F) was added to constitute the tribunal to trial a case relating to vehicle insurance claim. This amendment marks a significant role in justice administration for the poor and desperate vehicle victim in India. Till today, motor accident claim tribunal proved itself to be an important means of justice mechanism for the people.