NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. versus SAVITRI DEVI AND ORS.

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. versus SAVITRI DEVI AND ORS.

In view of the facts of the case, the award passed by the Tribunal allowing the insurance company to recover the compensation from the owner of the offending vehicle was justified, and no merit was found in the petition.

Parties
Petitioner: National Insurance Co. Ltd.; Respondents: Savitri Devi and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
05 January 2004
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Petition Before Supreme Court Following Dismissal by High Court
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Motor Accident Compensation, Vehicle Driven Without Valid Licence, Liability of Insurance Company, Right of Recovery From Owner
Motor Vehicles Insurance Law Motor Accident Compensation Vehicle Driven Without Valid Licence Liability of Insurance Company Right of Recovery From Owner

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Parties

National Insurance Co. Ltd.

Petitioner

Savitri Devi and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Petition Before Supreme Court Following Dismissal by High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the insurance company is liable to pay compensation when the vehicle was driven without valid and effective licence
  2. 2 Whether the insurance company can recover the compensation amount from the owner of the offending vehicle

Ratio Decidendi

In view of the facts of the case, the award passed by the Tribunal allowing the insurance company to recover the compensation from the owner of the offending vehicle was justified, and no merit was found in the petition.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • No costs imposed