Supreme Court of India · 2003-08-11

United India Insurance Co. Ltd vs Jyotsnaben Sudhirbhai Patel & Ors

Citation / case number: AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 3127
Court: Supreme Court of India
Petitioner: United India Insurance Co. Ltd
Respondent: Jyotsnaben Sudhirbhai Patel & Ors
Author: K.G. Balakrishnan
Bench: K.G. Balakrishnan, P. Venkataramma Reddi

Judgment text excerpt

The case involves an appeal by United India Insurance Co. Ltd. against a judgment of the Gujarat High Court regarding a motor accident claim. The primary legal issue pertains to the liability of the insurance company in compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court examines the grounds on which an insurer can avoid liability based on policy terms and conditions.