Gujarat High Court Upholds Compensation for Death in Goods Vehicle Accident — Insurance Company Liable Despite Unauthorized Passenger. Deceased was a gratuitous passenger in a goods vehicle; court held that insurer is liable to pay compensation to third parties under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, but may recover from owner.
2 Mar 2026The case arises from a motor accident claim where the deceased, Dharmendrakumar Mahipatram, was traveling in a goods vehicle (Matador bearing registra...





