National Insurance Company vs Jawahar Prasad Keshri @ Jawahar Shah & ...
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Case Significance
National Insurance Company vs Jawahar Prasad Keshri @ Jawahar Shah & ... is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 12, 2025 (citation: ik-171830350). National Insurance Company appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 4,11,000 with 7.5% interest for injuries sustained by a bus conductor/helper who was hit when the driver reversed the insured vehicle. The insurer argued exoneration due to breach of policy conditions (vehicle driven without permit, driver lacking appropriate license), but the court held that even in cases of breach, the insurer remains liable subject to a right of recovery from the driver and owner. The appeal w The case was heard by Justice Prateek Jalan. Counsel appearing: Hetu Arora Sethi (counsel for appellant).
Summary
National Insurance Company appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 4,11,000 with 7.5% interest for injuries sustained by a bus conductor/helper who was hit when the driver reversed the insured vehicle. The insurer argued exoneration due to breach of policy conditions (vehicle driven without permit, driver lacking appropriate license), but the court held that even in cases of breach, the insurer remains liable subject to a right of recovery from the driver and owner. The appeal was dismissed.
What was the outcome of National Insurance Company vs Jawahar Prasad Keshri @ Jawahar Shah & ...?
National Insurance Company appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 4,11,000 with 7.5% interest for injuries sustained by a bus conductor/helper who was hit when the driver reversed the i...
Judgment
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