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Drunk friends riding my bike met with accident, one dead, what to do


03-Mar-2023 (In Motor Accident Law)
Sir, My friend was driving my motor bike in alcoholic condition without license .person sitting behind him is dead .what action court will take against me ..and how should i solve this case
Answers (3)

Answer #1
537 votes
Being an owner, you ought not to have permitted your friend to drive as he had no license. I suggest you meet me with the photocopies of relevant papers so that I can go through the same and we can decide further line of action.
Answer #2
661 votes
Your friend's gonna face a big trouble. You have to immediately appoint an Advocate to face this situation so that he can proceed with the matter legally and take some steps towards this difficult situation as you and your friend are going to face big trouble.
Answer #3
955 votes
There are 2 laws involved in this case. Your friend who as driving your Motorbike in alcoholic condition and without licence is liable for punishment:
1. Under India Penal Code (IPC) in case the police have filed a FIR and charged him under sections of IPC.
2. Legal heirs of pillion rider can file a claim for compensation as per Motor vehicle Act in MACT (Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal) against you as Owner of Bike, Your insurance co. where Bike is insured and of course the driver of Motorbike, who is responsible for the accident.

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