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Supreme Court of India · 2001-08-17

RAMESH KUMAR vs NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.&ORS

Citation / case number
SC 1998/14493
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
RAMESH KUMAR
Respondent
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.&ORS
Author
U C. BANERJEE A.P. MISRA
Bench
U C. BANERJEE A.P. MISRA

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed multiple appeals concerning insurance claims, emphasizing the interpretation of the Motor Vehicles Act, particularly Section 166, which governs the liability of insurers in motor accident cases. The Court established that the insurer's liability is contingent upon the insured's compliance with policy conditions and the statutory requirements under the Act. The appeals were decided in favor of the claimants, affirming the lower courts' awards for compensation.

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