ILC-2009-SC-MAC-Aug-2
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. Vs. KUSUM & ORS.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 163 , Section 164 , Section 167
Compensation - Liability of insurer - Driver not having valid licence - Tribunal awarding compensation - Driver and owner of bus held responsible for compensation - Insurer directed to pay the amount with liberty to recover the same - After making payment insurance company filing execution - Objection raised by driver that execution not maintainable - Objection not tenable - Execution maintainable and no separate suit required.
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Compensation , No Valid Driving Licence , Liability of Insurer