United India Insurance Co.Ltd vs Smt Gumphabai Rambhau Kolse And Others.
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Case Significance
United India Insurance Co.Ltd vs Smt Gumphabai Rambhau Kolse And Others. is a Bombay High Court decision dated March 5, 2026 (citation: ik-77828713). Appeal by the car's insurer (United India Insurance) against a motor accident award that held both the car driver and the truck driver contributorily negligent. The car was being driven by the deceased at the time of the accident, and the Tribunal had apportioned liability equally. The Court allowed the appeal, quashing the contributory negligence finding and holding the truck driver solely responsible for the accident. The truck's insurer (National Insurance) and owner were directed to pay R The case was heard by Justice Neeraj P. Dhote. Counsel appearing: C.A. Anthony (counsel for appellant), Sachin D. Zoting (counsel for respondent).
Summary
Appeal by the car's insurer (United India Insurance) against a motor accident award that held both the car driver and the truck driver contributorily negligent. The car was being driven by the deceased at the time of the accident, and the Tribunal had apportioned liability equally. The Court allowed the appeal, quashing the contributory negligence finding and holding the truck driver solely responsible for the accident. The truck's insurer (National Insurance) and owner were directed to pay Rs 62,500 with 9% interest to the claimants.
What was the outcome of United India Insurance Co.Ltd vs Smt Gumphabai Rambhau Kolse And Others.?
Appeal by the car's insurer (United India Insurance) against a motor accident award that held both the car driver and the truck driver contributorily negligent. The car was being driven by the decease...
Judgment
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