Supreme Court of India

National Insurance Company Ltd. v. Behari Lal and Ors.

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Reported as [2000] SUPP. 2 S.C.R. 698
Bench S.S.M. Quadri J.
Decided 28 August 2000

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Motor Vehicles Act 1988, (New Act) s.147(2) Proviso-Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, (Old Act) s.95F(2)-Scope and import of phrase "with any limited liability and in force" occurring in proviso-Bus insured with appellant meeting with accident resulting in death of one passenger-Policy valid from October 28, 1988 to October 27, 1989-Policy continuing to be valid under proviso to s.147(2) of New Act coming into force on July 1, 1989-Tribunal allowing claim of legal heirs against owner and driver to the extent of Rs. 1,50,000 but limiting liability of appellant insurance company to Rs. 15,000 under Old

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