INDRA DEVI & ORS. versus BAGADA RAM & ANR.

INDRA DEVI & ORS. versus BAGADA RAM & ANR.

The Tribunal and High Court erred in ordering the refund of 'no fault compensation' paid under Section 140, as such compensation is payable regardless of fault and is not refundable even if the claimant loses under Section 166.

Parties
Appellant: Indra Devi & Ors.; Respondent: Bagada Ram & Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
18 August 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appeal
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
No Fault Compensation, Refund of Compensation, Tribunal Procedure
Motor Vehicles Law Interpretation of Statutes No Fault Compensation Refund of Compensation Tribunal Procedure

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Parties

Indra Devi & Ors.

Appellant

Bagada Ram & Anr.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal and High Court were justified in directing refund of 'no fault compensation' awarded under section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act
  2. 2 True nature and character of compensation under Section 140 of Motor Vehicles Act

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal and High Court erred in ordering the refund of 'no fault compensation' paid under Section 140, as such compensation is payable regardless of fault and is not refundable even if the claimant loses under Section 166.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order of Tribunal permitting insurance company to recover interim compensation with interest from claimants is set aside.
  • No order as to costs.