Supreme Court of India · 2004-01-05
National Insurance Co. Ltd vs Savitri Devi And Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2004 SC 551
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- National Insurance Co. Ltd
- Respondent
- Savitri Devi And Ors
- Bench
- V. N. Khare, D.M. Dharmadhikari, S.B. Sinha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition challenging the High Court's order which upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's finding that the vehicle was driven without a valid license. The Court noted that the Tribunal allowed the petitioner to recover compensation from the vehicle owner despite the insurance company's objections. The ruling emphasizes the liability of the vehicle owner in cases of unauthorized driving, affirming the Tribunal's decision without finding merit in the petition.