👆📌Supreme Court questions restriction of No-Fault claims to third parties, seeks larger bench clarity
The Supreme Court doubted prior rulings limiting Section 163A claims to third parties, emphasizing its overriding “no-fault liability” provision. It restored compensation for the minor petitioner’s mother’s death but referred the issue of insurer liability for the owner-driver’s death to a larger bench for authoritative resolution.
Court:
Supreme Court of India
Case:
Wakia Afrin (Minor) v. M/S National Insurance Co. Ltd.
Date of Judgement:
August 01, 2025
Act:
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Sections 163A, 147, 149, 155)……