Bombay High Court Allows Owner's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Deceased Was Gratuitous Passenger in Goods Vehicle, Insurance Not Liable. The court held that the insurance policy does not cover gratuitous passengers in goods vehicles under Section 147 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the owner cannot be held liable for the driver's negligence.
11 Aug 2011The case involves an appeal by the owner of a goods vehicle (jeep) against an award of compensation by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ahmednagar,...






