HANUMANAGOUDA vs UNITED INDIA INS. CO. LTD. .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in denying liability of the insurance company for the death of Hanumanth, who was employed as a Gumasthe accompanying goods in transit. The Court interpreted clause IMT 17 of the insurance policy, determining that it covers 'persons employed in connection with the operation of motor vehicle', which includes the deceased. Consequently, the Court restored the Tribunal's award of Rs. 2,55,000/- in compensation, along with interest, to the claimants, affirming the insurer's liability.