The question (15 marks)
Discuss compulsory insurance in India. How do no-fault statutory schemes affect the defence of contributory negligence? (15 marks)
Syllabus heads 4.6 and 4.7; built from the Module 4 chapter.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Social Insurance in India of Law of Insurance.
Authorities you will need
- Motor Vehicles Act 1988, ss. 140, 146, 161
- Public Liability Insurance Act 1991, ss. 3, 4, 7A, 14
- Insurance Act 1938, ss. 32D, 105B
- Employees' State Insurance Act 1948, s. 53
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