Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-14
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD. vs GHAN SHYAM YADAV .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/23809
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD.
- Respondent
- GHAN SHYAM YADAV .
- Bench
- S.B. SINHA & LOKESHWAR SINGH PANTA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court, in this judgment, granted the appellant the liberty to recover amounts paid to the claimants from the vehicle owner, referencing the precedent set in Ishwar Chandra vs. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. The Court emphasized the right of the insurer to seek recovery in cases where the insured is liable. The appeal was disposed of in favor of the appellant, allowing for recovery of payments made.