Manjusha vs United India Assurance Company Ltd

The Supreme Court examined whether family members of a vehicle owner who died in an accident are entitled to claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court clarified that the insurer's statutory liability is limited to third-party risks and does not extend to family members of the owner or driver. The Tribunal awarded compensation to the claimants, but the insurance company's appeal was considered based on the scope of liability. The judgment emphasizes the distinction between third-party claims and claims by family members of the insured vehicle owner.