Supreme Court of India · 2020-09-17
LALAN D. @ LAL vs THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/41985
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- LALAN D. @ LAL
- Respondent
- THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a claim for compensation arising from a road accident involving the first appellant, a victim who suffered severe injuries. The court examined the validity of the claim made under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and noted that the claim was uncontested by the vehicle owner, leading to an ex-parte decision against him. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the appellants, affirming their right to compensation from the insurance company.