Petition filed by Driver-Cum-Owner of vehicle which was the cause of the accident and wherein no other vehicle was involved is not maintainable

Last updated: 15 July 2022
Quick Summary
The Supreme Court has ruled that a claim petition filed by the dependants of a deceased owner-driver, where the accident was caused solely by the driver's negligence and no other vehicle was involved, is not maintainable. This means that if the owner of the vehicle was driving and caused the accident themselves, neither they nor their legal heirs can claim compensation from the insurer under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Court :
Tripura High Court

Brief :
The Apex Court through this judgement cleared that a owner-driver cannot claim compensation under provisions of Sections 166 & 166A of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 for his own fault where no other vehicle involved. A owner-driver cannot be himself claimant and defendant at the same time. 

Citation :
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED V. ASHALATA BHOWMIK

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