Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd vs Brij Mohan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs. 1,96,100 in favor of the respondent under Section 147 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, despite the appellant's claims that the trolley was not insured and that the respondent was a gratuitous passenger. The Court found that the appellant's arguments regarding the insurance coverage and the nature of the tractor's use were not substantiated, and emphasized that the injuries suffered by the respondent warranted compensation. The appeal by the Insurance Company was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.