Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Pillion Rider Not Covered Under Section 147 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court held that a pillion rider on a motorcycle is not a 'third party' and is not covered under the insurance policy unless additional premium is paid for a personal accident cover....
The case involves an appeal by Iffco Tokio General Insurance Company Ltd. against the judgment and award dated 21st May 2013 passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (M.A.C.T.), Thane in Motor Ac...
