New India Assurance Co. Ltd vs Asha Rani & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the liability of insurance companies under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically Section 147, which mandates coverage for gratuitous passengers. The Court reaffirmed its decision in New India Assurance Company vs. Satpal Singh, emphasizing that insurance policies must cover all passengers, including gratuitous ones, without exclusion. The Court declined to refer the matter to a larger bench, holding that the existing interpretation of liability under the new Act remains valid and applicable to accidents occurring post-enactment.