NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. vs C. PADMA

The Supreme Court held that under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically Section 166(3), there is no limitation for filing claim petitions for accidents occurring after the amendment on 14.11.1994. The Court clarified that the previous limitation under the old Act was no longer applicable, thus upholding the Claims Tribunal's decision to award compensation despite the claim being filed after the earlier six-month period. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the claim was valid under the new Act.