Smt. Yallwwa & Ors vs National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed whether an order under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is appealable. The Court held that such an order is indeed appealable under Section 173 of the Act, despite the contention that it does not constitute an 'award' as defined. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, emphasizing that the right of appeal is a statutory right and that interim applications under Section 140 are maintainable in proceedings initiated under Section 166.