Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-14
National Insurance Co. Ltd vs Ghan Shyam Yadav And Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- National Insurance Co. Ltd
- Respondent
- Ghan Shyam Yadav And Ors
- Bench
- S.B. Sinha, Lokeshwar Singh Panta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court, in the case arising from SLP(C) No. 21516/2007, granted the appellant the liberty to recover amounts paid to claimants from the vehicle owner, referencing its earlier decision in Ishwar Chandra vs. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. The Court emphasized the right of the insurer to seek recovery from the owner in cases where the insurer has settled claims. The appeal was disposed of in favor of the appellant.