The United India Insurance Co. Limited v. Sri Manjunath C
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 173(1)
Case brief
What is this about?
Remand of two MACT awards under Section 173(1) Motor Vehicles Act appeal; same accident 06.09.2010 near Bank Circle, Bashettyhalli, Bangalore; motor cycle KA-04-EL-7575; pillion rider and pedestrian injuries; United India Insurance Co. Ltd. as appellant (MFA 1675/2013) and respondent (MFA 2434/2013); claimant Govindaraju R H seeking enhancement; Tribunal absolved insurer for want of valid driving licence of rider; global compensation Rs.15,000 (MVC 1575/2011); compensation Rs.1,55,900 (MVC 6338/2010); refund of 50% deposit; MACT-V Court of Small Causes Bangalore and 26th ACMM Bangalore (SCCH-09); disposal within two months; Justice P Sree Sudha; decision dated 01.09.2025; NC: 2025:KHC:34273.
What did the court decide?
Both appeals allowed. Both matters remanded to the concerned Tribunal with direction to give opportunity to both parties to adduce evidence and for hearing on merits; Tribunal directed to dispose of the matters on merits within two months from receipt of the Trial Court records; Registry directed to send back Trial Court records; parties to appear before the Tribunal on 22.09.2022 (as printed) without awaiting further notice; deposits in both matters to be refunded to the Insurance Company (including the 50% deposit in MFA No.1675/2013). Merits of negligence, quantum and insurer's liability left open for fresh adjudication.