Supreme Court of India · 2009-01-21
S.K. SHARMA DEAD. THRU. LRS. vs K.G. NATHANI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/63274
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S.K. SHARMA DEAD. THRU. LRS.
- Respondent
- K.G. NATHANI
- Author
- TARUN CHATTERJEE, , , ,
- Bench
- TARUN CHATTERJEE, , , ,
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court ruled that the restoration of a vehicle's original registration number is permissible under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically referencing Section 47. The Court established that the authority has the discretion to restore the original number if justified, emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate records. The appeal was allowed, and the order of the lower court was set aside, restoring the original registration number of the vehicle.