Insurers get more say in motor accident tribunals – SC

United India Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Shila Datta & Ors (Supreme Court of India)- The Supreme Court last week widened the scope for insurance companies for resisting claims in road accident cases, especially on the amount of compensation. The Motor Vehicles Act enumerates the limited grounds on which the insurance companies can defend claims against it in the motor accident claims tribunals. These are listed in Section 149(2) of the Act, like plying vehicle without permit or violating the conditions of the permit. This had narrowed the scope for insurance companies to present their arguments...