Authority: High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench

Order Date: 10 August 2023

Case Overview

  • Appellant: The Manager, Reliance General Insurance Company Limited, Ballari (represented by authorized signatory, Reliance General Insurance Company Limited, Branch Office, Hubballi).
  • Respondents: Parashuram (coolie), his wife Laxmi, Peersab (lorry driver), and M/s Sreehitha Constructions (owner of the same lorry), all residents of Ballari district.
  • The appeal was filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the Judgment and Award dated 04‑04‑2015 rendered in Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MVC) No.492 of 2013.
  • The appellant sought relief against the award concerning a motor accident claim involving the lorry bearing registration No. KA‑34/A‑4336.

Court Directions

  • The bench, presided by Justice Hanchate Sanjeev Kumar, initially granted the appellant one week to serve any unserved respondents, warning that failure would result in dismissal without further reference.
  • An endorsement on the order sheet dated 12‑12‑2023 recorded that the appellant’s advocate had not complied with the office objections.

Final Outcome

  • Consequently, the Miscellaneous First Appeal No.102051 of 2015 was dismissed on 10 August 2023, as noted by the Assistant Registrar’s signature.

Topics: Legal; Motor Accident Claim