NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD Vs. GEETA BHAT & ORS
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 147 , Section 149
Motor insurance - Driving licence - Proof of - Liability of Insurance Company - Clerk of Licensing Authority summoned - Transport authority did not depute any officer to produce documents - Investigator of Insurance Company reporting driving licence fake - Tribunal holding that company failed to discharge onus - Insurance company held liable to pay compensation - Appeal dismissed by High Court - If driver possessed a fake driving licence, it would not absolve the insurer of its liability - Insurance Company directed to pay the amount to claimants with liberty to recover same from owner and driver of vehicle.
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Compensation , Liability of Insurance Company
Important Decision(s)- If driver possessed a fake driving licence, it would not absolve the insurer of its liability.