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Supreme Court of India · 2025-01-02

Icici Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd vs Rajani Sahoo

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Icici Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd
Respondent
Rajani Sahoo
Author
C.T. Ravikumar
Bench
C.T. Ravikumar

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined an appeal concerning the liability of an insurance company for a motor vehicle accident resulting in death. The case involved the interpretation of insurance policy coverage and the assessment of damages awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The Court analyzed whether the insurer was liable under the terms of the policy and upheld the lower court's decision, emphasizing the importance of policy terms and accident circumstances. The judgment clarified the scope of insurer liability in fatal accident claims under motor vehicle insurance laws.

Icici Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd vs Rajani Sahoo · Niyam