SADHANA LODH vs NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the insurer's petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution was misconceived, as Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides a specific statutory right of appeal against the Tribunal's award. The Court emphasized that the grounds for appeal are limited to those specified in Section 149(2) of the Act, and cannot be expanded through constitutional petitions. Consequently, the Court reinstated the Tribunal's compensation award of Rs. 3,50,000/- and set aside the High Court's reduction to Rs. 3,00,000/-.