High Court of Bombay at Goa Upholds Owner's Liability in Motor Accident Claim Despite Insurance Policy Cancellation — Insurer's Failure to Prove Valid Cancellation Before Accident Results in Joint Liability. The court held that under Section 147 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the insurer must prove valid cancellation before the accident to avoid liability, and the owner and driver remain jointly and severally liable.
4 Aug 2017The case arises from a motor accident claim where the original claimant, Smt. Radeshree G. Gad, filed a claim petition before the Motor Accident Claim...
