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.