Vidhya Lakshmi v. Abdul Rahman Kunju
Case brief
What is this about?
Batch of motor accident claims appeals arising from an LPG tanker collision and the subsequent explosion of the leaked gas. The Claims Tribunal had dismissed the claims holding that the accident did not arise out of the use of a motor vehicle. The High Court set aside the dismissal and remitted the matters for fresh consideration.
What did the court decide?
Dismissal of the claim petitions set aside; matters remitted to the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Kollam for fresh consideration; petitioners directed to implead the owner and insurer of the police