Supreme Court of India · 2025-08-08
National Insurance Company Limited vs Sunita Devi
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- National Insurance Company Limited
- Respondent
- Sunita Devi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reviewed an appeal by the Insurance Company against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to the claimant, following a fatal road accident involving a motorcycle and a truck. The court examined the evidence regarding the deceased's age, occupation, and earnings, as well as the validity of the insurance policy at the time of the accident. The Tribunal's award was upheld, emphasizing the importance of the insurance policy's validity in liability determination. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the award of compensation.