ILC-2008-SC-MAC-Aug-1
RAM BABU TIWARI Vs. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. & ORS.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 166 , Section 149 , Section 15
Insurance - Liability of - Driver of vehicle not having valid driving licence on the date of the accident - Driving licence expired on 10.2.1993, the accident took place on 27.1.2024 and the driving licence was renewed/issued afresh on 7.2.2024 - High Court holding driver of the vehicle did not have a valid licence on the date of the accident - Breach of policy in terms of section 149 of the Act - Insurance company not liable - No error in the order of High Court.
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Contract of Insurance , Liability of Insurance Company , Breach of Terms and Condition of Policy