Supreme Court of India
The New India Insurance Company v. Darshana Devi and Ors
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In view of the above analysis the following situations emerge:.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: ·, ss. 149 & 166 - Motor accident - Liability of insurer - c Extent of - Tractor driven by son of one of the co-owners - ; . Driver did not have a driving licence - Rash driving - Labourer r travelling on mudguard of the tractor in breach of the contract of insurance, fell down and died - Claims Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs to heirs of the deceased holding that the. insurance company was liable in regard to third party risk but entitled to recover compensation amount from the owners - Order upheld by High Court- On appeal, held: Case not fit for…
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Where later benches applied it
- 2025 Rama Bai v. M/s Amit Minerals through Incharge Officer/competent Officer & Anrs.
- 2009 National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Parvathneni & Anr.
Of those, 2 referred to
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