SANT LAL versus RAJESH & ORS. ETC.

SANT LAL versus RAJESH & ORS. ETC.

A driver holding a valid licence for light motor vehicle can drive a transport vehicle of that class, including tractor attached with trolley, without the need for separate endorsement, provided it falls within LMV category. There is no breach of policy conditions.

Parties
Appellant: Sant Lal; Respondent: Rajesh & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
03 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Order of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Affirmed by High Court
Outcome
Appeals allowed
Legal Topics
Driver Licence Endorsement, Transport Vehicle Definition, Breach of Policy Conditions
Motor Vehicles Law Insurance Law Driver Licence Endorsement Transport Vehicle Definition Breach of Policy Conditions

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Parties

Sant Lal

Appellant

Rajesh & Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Order of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Affirmed by High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether driver with licence to drive light motor vehicle needs separate endorsement to drive transport vehicle of LMV class
  2. 2 Whether tractor attached with trolley is a transport vehicle of light motor vehicle category
  3. 3 Whether there was breach of policy conditions

Ratio Decidendi

A driver holding a valid licence for light motor vehicle can drive a transport vehicle of that class, including tractor attached with trolley, without the need for separate endorsement, provided it falls within LMV category. There is no breach of policy conditions.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed

Orders

  • The right of insurer to recover amount from owner is set aside.
  • Liability is held to be joint and several of owner, driver, and insurer.