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    Question

    Under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, the

    liability to pay compensation for death or permanent disablement is based on which principle?
    A Strict Liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B No-Fault Liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Vicarious Liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Negligence-Based Liability Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act establishes the principle of no-fault liability, meaning that the claimant does not need to prove negligence, wrongful act, or default on the part of the owner(s) of the vehicle(s) involved in the accident.

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