New India Assurance Co. Ltd. VS Narayan Singh
Motor Vehicles Act (59 of 1988) , S.166— Accident claim – Grant of compensation – Challenge against – After award was passed by Tribunal, review application was filed by Insurer on ground that owner of offending vehicle had fraudulently changed validity dates of policy but Tribunal did not entertain review application on the ground that it had no power under the Act to review – Though allegation of fraud of changing policy dates was levelled it was not be proved by insurer – Dismissal of review application was not challenged before High Court by Insurer – Considering that it was brought on record that verification of policy showed that it did not cover the date when accident occurred, it would subserve the ends of justice if the Insurance Company is allowed to recover 50% of the compensation from the owner and the driver in accordance with law
AFO No. 562/2007 D/- 25.04.2019 (UTR)-Affirmed(Paras56)
