United India Insurance Company Limited v. Manmohan
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court dismissed the appeal against criminal prosecution. Drivers being criminal servants hired by accused, allegations of false driving were natural incidents of the proceedings. Protection does not extend.
What the court decided
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{MA(C) No. 302 of 2026}
CGHC010018922026
2026:CGHC:40465
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- मांनामां.हना तिपु��–समांर स�या, आया�-लगभग 37 वेषीL,
- श्री�मां�� तिमांत्रा� धनावे�ना पुति�-मांनामां.हना, आया�-लगभग 40 वेषीL,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether protection against criminal prosecution under Section 166 of the Motor Third Party Insurance Act applies when the accused hired a dishonest driver provided by them.
Whether the accused can claim false driver allegations as a defence if they did not instruct or control the driver.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Manamaya Hansa etc.
- respondent
Dewali Lal Hansa & Ors.
Coram
Pomon Dewangan
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Chhattisgarh HC
- Decided on
- · September
- Registered
- Case no.
- MAC/302/2026
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