Balveer Batra vs The New India Assurance Company

The Supreme Court held that under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the issue of territorial jurisdiction is critical in motor accident claims. The Court found that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal had erred in dismissing the appellant's claim for compensation based on jurisdictional grounds, as the accident occurred within its territorial limits. The Court reversed the High Court's decision and directed that the claim be adjudicated on merits, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing in such cases.