United India Insurance Company v. Smt. Jamna Devi and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court held that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to review its own award absent a specific statutory provision. The review award dated 16.09.1999 was quashed, allowing claimants to challenge the original award within 30 days.
What did the court decide?
The impugned award and judgment dated 16.09.1999 are quashed and set aside. Claimants are at liberty to file a challenge to the initial order within 30 days.