Supreme Court of India · 2025-03-25
Srikrishna Kanta Singh vs The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Srikrishna Kanta Singh
- Respondent
- The Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
- Author
- Sudhanshu Dhulia
- Bench
- Sudhanshu Dhulia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined a case involving a claim for compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act, where the Tribunal awarded a partial amount payable by the insurer and directed recovery from the vehicle owner. The Court analyzed the liability of the insurer and the owner, emphasizing the principles of insurance and liability in motor accident claims. The judgment underscores the insurer's obligation to pay the awarded amount and the process of recovery from the owner. The case highlights the legal framework governing motor vehicle insurance and liability distribution.