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
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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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