The rate of road accidents in India is so high that the chances of getting run over by a motor vehicle are higher than those of winning a bet at the club. No wonder, then, that the motor accident claims tribunals are as crowded as crossroads in a city. The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 has thrown up several problems over the years and they have reached a dead end. Therefore, the Supreme Court decided, a few days ago, to sort out nearly 20 issues that were more common.

><table width='100%' border=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td style='FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: #0253B7;'><B>M J Antony:</B> Vehicle insurance barriers</td></tr><tr><tr><td style='FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 11px; '>If the lawmakers periodically review old laws, the court

M J Antony: Vehicle insurance barriers

If the lawmakers periodically review old laws, the courts burden would be lighter

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