LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurer can raise a defense of negligence in a claim under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Claims Case Name: United India Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sunil Kumar & Anr. Judgment Date: 24 November 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24 November 2017 Citation: (2017) […]
Date of the Judgment: 3 July 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 594 Judges: Arun Mishra, J., Amitava Roy, J. Can a driver with a light motor vehicle (LMV) license legally operate a tractor attached to a goods-carrying trolley? The Supreme Court of India addressed this crucial question in a motor accident claim case, clarifying the scope
Can an insurance company deny a claim if a vehicle was carrying more passengers than permitted? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case. This case explores the limits of insurance policy terms and conditions. The court examined whether a minor violation of policy terms can invalidate an insurance claim. The
Date of the Judgment: September 24, 2008 Citation: (2008) INSC 1424 Judges: Justice S.B. Sinha, Justice Cyriac Joseph Can an insurance company be held liable to pay compensation when the driver of the vehicle involved in an accident was a minor and did not possess a valid driving license? The Supreme Court of India addressed
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 18, 2008 Judges: B.N. Agrawal, J. and G.S. Singhvi, J. When is an insurance company liable to pay a claim if the driver of the insured vehicle has a fake driving license? The Supreme Court addressed this critical question in a series of civil appeals, focusing on cases where
