Supreme Court of India · 2009-12-17
Jai Prakash vs M/S. National Insurance Co. & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2009 SC 518
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Jai Prakash
- Respondent
- M/S. National Insurance Co. & Ors
- Author
- R.V. Raveendran
- Bench
- K.S. Radhakrishnan, Mukundakam Sharma, R V Raveendran
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed issues faced by motor accident victims under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, particularly regarding compensation for those involved in accidents with uninsured or hit-and-run vehicles. The Court highlighted the plight of victims who are unable to claim compensation due to the lack of insurance coverage, emphasizing the need for the State to provide remedies for these individuals. The judgment underscores the importance of compulsory third-party insurance and the necessity for legislative measures to protect all accident victims, not just those involved with insured vehicles.