Compensation in motor vehicle accident case – No post-mortem – FIR after more than one month – While at one stage it was stated that the deceased was brought dead, at another place it was stated that he was referred to the government hospital for further treatment – Circumstance that no post-mortem was conducted is an extremely significant aspect –The person who died was the brother of the owner of the tractor – A complaint was not lodged for nearly one month is a significant omission in the case – No hospital records to indicate the nature of the injuries, that death had occurred due to an accident of the nature alleged – Each of the circumstances relied upon by the High Court is germane to the ultimate conclusion that a false case was set up to support a claim for compensation.

(SC) Decided on : 19.01.2018