BHUWAN SINGH versus M/S ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. & ANR.
Appellant was not holding a valid and effective licence at the time of accident as his learner's licence had expired; thus, the insurance company was not bound to reimburse him under the contract of insurance.
- Parties
- Appellant: Bhuwan Singh; Respondent: M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.; Claimants: Paras Gubbar (deceased) legal heirs
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 05 March 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal From High Court Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Validity of Driving Licence, Insurance Liability, Burden of Proof
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Parties
Bhuwan Singh
Appellant
M/s Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
Respondent
Paras Gubbar (deceased) legal heirs
Claimants
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Decision on Appeal From High Court Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was holding a valid and effective licence at the time of accident
- 2 Whether insurance company is liable to reimburse appellant under contract of insurance
Ratio Decidendi
Appellant was not holding a valid and effective licence at the time of accident as his learner's licence had expired; thus, the insurance company was not bound to reimburse him under the contract of insurance.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Insurance company not liable to reimburse appellant under contract of insurance
- No order as to costs
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