Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd vs Vimla Devi And Ors

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals challenging the order of the Uttaranchal High Court, which upheld the MACT's decision regarding compensation claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court found that the MACT and High Court erroneously concluded that the insurance policy covered passengers, as no premium was paid for them, given that the vehicle was a goods commercial vehicle. The matter was remitted to the MACT for reconsideration of the original documents related to premium payments and to determine liability accordingly.