General Insurance Council & Ors vs State Of Andhra Pradesh & Ors

The Supreme Court directed compliance with Section 158(6) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which mandates police officers to forward accident reports involving death or bodily injury to the Claims Tribunal and concerned insurers within thirty days. The Court emphasized the importance of this provision in reducing false claims and expediting the claims process, noting the significant backlog of cases in tribunals. The Court held that non-compliance with this statutory requirement is unacceptable and urged state governments and union territories to ensure adherence to the law.