New India Assurance Co. Ltd vs Manjit Kaur And Ors

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court's affirmation of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award, which found that the driver of the vehicle was unlicensed. The Court held that the Tribunal and High Court correctly determined the entitlement of the petitioner to compensation from the driver, despite the driver's lack of a valid driving license. The Court declined to exercise its discretionary jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution, referencing its prior decision in National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Swaran Singh.