Supreme Court of India

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Deepa Devi and Ors.

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Reported as [2007] 13 S.C.R. 134
Decided 11 December 2007
Status Distinguished

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: ss.2(30) and 166 - Requisitioning of vehicle by State for use in the election duty - Liability to pay compensation to victim of accident - Held: Is on the State and not c the registered owner of vehicle or its insurer - Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 - s.2(19) - Representation of the People Act, 1951. The vehicle in question belonging to respondent No.3 was requisitioned during the Assembly Elections by SDM, and was in his possession and control. The SDM was travelling in the said vehicle when accident took place resulting in death of one boy. The heirs and LRs of deceased

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