MACT cases to be decided on preponderance of probability, non-examination of Eyewitness not fatal, Supreme Court

MACT cases to be decided on preponderance of probability, non-examination of Eyewitness not fatal, Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that while deciding cases arising out of motor vehicle accidents, the standard of proof to be borne in mind by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT/ Tribunal) must be of preponderance of probability and not the strict standard of proof beyond all reasonable doubt which is followed in criminal cases.

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