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december 2009

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.

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