Case: National Insurance Co.Ltd Vs. Cholleti Bharatamma

The question involved in these appeals centres around the liability of the insurance company to indemnity the owner of the vehicle in respect of death of passengers travelling in goods carriage. The dates of accident being different, different provisions would apply. We would notice the law operating in the field at the outset and apply the same in each case separately.

Reasoning:
The High Court, however, dismissed the appeals preferred by the respondents relying upon Satpal Singh (supra). Submission of the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent is that within the aforementioned twenty persons, it is the respondents having preferred an appeal, this Court should hold that at least the claimants-respondents are entitled to compensation as the deceased was travelling as owner of the goods. The learned Tribunal discussed the matter in great details. It is not in dispute that premium has been paid only for one