National Insurnace Co. Ltd., v. Kumari.Balavva D/O Parasappa Kongal
Case brief
What is this about?
Bajaj tempo occupants' injury claims were held outside the Act/Liability-only policy. The court allowed the insurer's appeals and directed the owner to pay compensation. Two claimants' appeals were partly allowed with enhanced compensation; three were dismissed.
What did the court decide?
Insurer exonerated and deposit ordered refunded; owner directed to pay compensation. Two claimants received enhanced compensation with 6% interest, excluding the 255-day delay period.