Shyam Lal vs Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd
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Case Significance
Shyam Lal vs Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd is a Supreme Court of India decision dated September 4, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1078). Motor vehicle accident compensation case involving a utility vehicle. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's 'pay and recover' order against the vehicle owner, holding the insurance company fully liable since the utility vehicle was properly insured for carrying passengers. The bench comprised Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria. The judgment was delivered by Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
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Summary
Motor vehicle accident compensation case involving a utility vehicle. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's 'pay and recover' order against the vehicle owner, holding the insurance company fully liable since the utility vehicle was properly insured for carrying passengers.
What was the outcome of Shyam Lal vs Shriram General Insurance Co Ltd?
Motor vehicle accident compensation case involving a utility vehicle. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court's 'pay and recover' order against the vehicle owner, holding the...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1078)