ILC-2008-SC-MAC-Dec-4
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD. Vs. RATTANI & ORS.
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 147
Gratuitous passenger - Liability of Insurance Company - Deceased and injured traveling in goods vehicle senger - Tribunal and High Court opining that Insurance Company was liable to pay compensation - Deceased injured cannot be the representative of the owner of goods - Gratuitous passenger not covered under Insurance policy - Breach of terms and condition of policy - Insurance Company not liable to pay compensation - Order of Tribunal and High Court not sustainable - Set aside.
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Compensation , Gratuitous Passenger , Liability of Insurance Company , Breach of Terms and Condition of Policy