M.V. Jayadevappa And Anr. vs Oriental Fire And General Insurance ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to modify the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's Award, exonerating the Insurance Company from liability and holding the vehicle owner solely responsible for the accident. The Court found that the vehicle, described in the insurance policy as a commercial vehicle with a carrying capacity of 2 tons, was not authorized to carry passengers, thus negating the Insurance Company's liability. The appeal was dismissed as meritless, affirming the High Court's ruling.