Supreme Court of India
Managing Director, K.S.R.T.C. v. New Indiaassurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.
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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988- ss.2(30), 147, second proviso 8 to s.147(1) ands. 157-Accidentbythe bus given to Transport Corporation under a lease agreement by the registered owner thereof - Liability to pay compensation - Whether on the registered owner, the Corporation or the insurer - Held: In view of the provisions of ss. 2(30), 147 and 157 the insurer cannot escape the liability to pay the compensation - The 0 liability of the insurer continues notwithstanding the contract of transfer of vehicle - Such contractual liability cannot be said to be excluded by virtue of second proviso to Section
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