Insurer challenged a motor accident claims tribunal award of Rs. 8,80,000 for the death of a pedestrian, citing delayed FIR registration and lack of valid driving licence. The High Court held no additional issue was framed and no evidence was led on either ground, found the award justified, and dismissed the appeal.
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Digitally signed by AJINKYA PANSARE Date: 2025.11.04 16:40:28 +0530
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2025:CGHC:53562
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
MAC No. 32 of 2024
... Appellant(s)
versus
| For Appellant | : Mr. Sourabh Sharma, Advocate along with Ms. Harneet Kaur, Advocate |
|---|---|
| For Respondents No. 1 to 3 |
: Mr. Vikram Singh, Advocate |
| For Respondents No. 4 and 5 |
: None, though served |
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Hon’ble Shri Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey Judgment On Board
3-11-2025
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there was delay of two years in lodging of the FIR. He further submits that no explanation was offered by the claimants with regard to the delay caused in lodging of FIR. He prays to set aside the award impugned.
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considering the arguments raised by the Insurance Company during the course of hearing, passed the award.
this appeal fails and is hereby dismissed .
Sd/-
(Rakesh Mohan Pandey) JUDGE
A j i n k y a
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the award could be set aside on grounds of two-year delay in lodging FIR alleging implantation of the offending vehicle.
Whether absence of a valid driving licence was established by the insurer to avoid liability.
Magma H.D.I. General Insurance Company Limited
Neelima Mishra
Apoorva Mishra
Paridhi Mishra
Nandkeshwar Navik
Tilakdhari
Rakesh Mohan Pandey
As recorded by the court registry
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