National Insurance Co. Appeal Dismissed for Non‑Prosecution

Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru

Order Date: 30 January 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellant – Sri Mohammed Yakub, aged about 53, residing at 2nd Block behind Venkataravanaswamy Madhugiri (Rural), Tumkur. Respondent No.1 – The Branch Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd., policy No.39010231166203825396 (valid 10.12.2016 to 09.12.2017), address includes Hero Moto Corp, Konnectus Tower, New Delhi. Respondent No.2 – Sri Kambanna D, son of Dasappa Madaganahatti, residing at Kasaba Hobli, Madugiri, Tumkur District.
• Nature of Proceeding: Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 7292 of 2022 (MV‑I) filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, challenging the judgment and award dated 17 December 2019 passed in MVC No.7649/2017, which dismissed the claim petition for compensation.
• Procedural History: The appeal was listed for admission on 30 January 2026. No representation was made by the appellant on 13 November 2025 and 19 January 2026. Respondent’s counsel appeared via video conference. The matter was listed for dismissal due to non‑prosecution.

Final Outcome

• The Court, after noting the absence of any representation from the appellant, dismissed the appeal for non‑prosecution, thereby upholding the original judgment and award dated 17 December 2019.

Topics: Motor Vehicles Act, Insurance Claim