National Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Deepa Devi
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 165 (1) , Section 166 , Section 2 (30)
Motor Accident - Interpretation of the word "owner" - Motor vehicle requisitioned under a statute by the statutory authority - Accident occurred while the vehicle remained under continued requisition - State and not the registered owner nor the insurer, liable to pay compensation - The definition of "owner" in the 1988 Act, did not envisage such a situation - The word "owner" in such a case has to be understood from common sense point of view.
Topic(s)- Interpretation of the word "owner"