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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
CHALLA GUNARANJAN
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. – Appellant
Versus
Jonnala Rajeshwari Baby Rajeswari And Ors. W/o. Late Sesharao – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. circumstances surrounding the accident. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments regarding insurer's liability. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. legal precedent establishing the insurer's obligations. (Para 6) |
| 4. court's interpretation regarding unauthorized passengers and liability. (Para 7 , 8) |
JUDGMENT:
Insurer preferred present appeal aggrieved by awarding compensation on account of death to the dependents/claimants. The Tribunal by judgment dated 20.03.2012 passed in M.V.O.P. No.663 of 2009, awarded compensation of Rs. 5,06,000/- along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of petition till realization.
(a) The deceased was sitting beside driver on tractor bearing No.AP 37M 0522 after loading soil in tailor bearing No.AP 37X 4583. The tractor along with trailer proceed to destination, on the way, due to the rash and negligent driving by driver of tractor in the process of overtaking RTC bus, both tractor and trailer turned turtle into canal, resulting the deceased falling underneath the tractor and sustaining severe injuries. He later succumbed.
(c) Respondents 1 to 3, who are driver of tractor, owner of trailer and tractor respectively remained ex parte. 4th respondent Insuranc
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