The Branch Manager v. Papanna
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC Bengaluru, WP No. 38862 of 2025 (GM-AC), decided 07.01.2026, Justice B M Shyam Prasad. Insurer (Future Generali India Insurance) sought quashing of Tribunal's 02.04.2025 rejection of its Order 7 Rule 11(d)/S.151 CPC r/w S.166(3) MV Act application attacking claim petition MVC No.120/2023 (III Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Kolar at KGF) as time-barred (filed beyond six months of accident). Court disposed of petition: Tribunal's order subject to outcome of pending Apex Court matters (SLP Nos.8412-8413/2023; WP (Civil) No. 166/2024); SC interim order 16.12.2025 allows adjudication but bars finalization of judgments; merits inquiry continues, final judgment/award withheld pending SC decision. Keywords: Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act 1988; six months limitation; Order VII Rule 11(d); Section 151 CPC; Article 226; MVC 120/2023; Kolar KGF; subject to Supreme Court decision.