NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. vs GEETA BHAT .

The Supreme Court held that under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the owner of a vehicle must ensure that the driver holds a valid and effective driving licence. The Court found that the insurance company failed to prove that the driver's licence was fake, as the Tribunal ruled that the insurance company did not discharge its burden of proof. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision that the insurance company was liable for the claim made by the heirs of the deceased.