No Requirement To Establish Death Was Due To Wrongful Act Of Vehicle Owner In Claim U/S 163A Of Motor Vehicles Act: Sikkim High Court

The Sikkim High Court ruled on an insurance company’s liability in the context of a major accident compensation claim under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court held that the insurance company was liable for compensation following the fatal accident of a passenger. It emphasized that the provision of insurance is meant to provide relief to victims of accidents and ensure timely compensation. The ruling reinforced the responsibility of insurers to pay out claims in such cases and clarified the scope of liability under the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.