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Supreme Court of India · 2025-07-17

Sunita vs United India Insurance Co. Ltd

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Sunita
Respondent
United India Insurance Co. Ltd
Author
Sanjay Karol
Bench
Sanjay Karol

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined an appeal arising from a motor accident case where the deceased was killed in a vehicle collision caused by rash and negligent driving. The case involved the assessment of liability and the award of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The High Court's judgment was challenged, and the Supreme Court considered the legal principles related to negligence and insurance claims. The Court upheld the award and clarified the responsibilities of the insurer and the driver in such accidents.

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