BALBIR KAUR vs NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.LTD..

The Supreme Court addressed the liability of the insurance company in a motor accident case under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that the insurance cover was effective from 19.03.1996, and since the accident occurred on 18.03.1996, the insurer was not liable for compensation. The Court further clarified that the appellants could not recover the awarded amount from the insurer due to the timing of the policy's effectiveness, thus upholding the High Court's decision to set aside the Tribunal's award.