Supreme Court of India

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Abhaysing Pratapsing Waghela and Ors.

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Reported as [2008] 12 S.C.R. 1049
Decided 29 August 2008

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - ss.145(1)(b) and (d), 146 and 147 - Accident - Third party claim - Cheque issued towards premium of insured vehicle, dishonoured - But 'Cover c Note' issued therefor - After the accident, premium amount paid in cash - Liability of insurer to reimburse third party claim - Held: Insurer is liable to reimburse the third party claim having issued 'Cover Note' - 'Cover Note' would come within the purview of definition of 'Certificate of Insurance' and 0 'Insurance Policy' - contract of insurance for the purpose of covering third party risk could not be purely contractual

Where later benches applied it

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