National Insurnace Co. Ltd., v. Smt.Nagatevva W/O Parasappa Kongal
Case brief
What is this about?
Injury claims by tempo occupants were held outside Act Policy coverage, and payment liability was placed on the owner. The insurer’s six appeals were allowed. Two claimants’ appeals were partly allowed with enhanced compensation; three enhancement appeals were dismissed. The insurer’s deposit was ordered refunded.
What did the court decide?
Insurer exonerated and deposit refunded; owner directed to pay compensation. Two claimants received enhanced compensation with 6% interest, excluding the 255-day appeal delay.