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S. G. CHATTOPADHYAY
Partha Pratim Bhattacharjee – Appellant
Versus
Suku Debbarma – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. compensation claim due to traffic accident. (Para 3 , 4 , 8) |
| 2. parties' assertions regarding liability. (Para 5 , 9) |
| 3. trial court's issues framed for hearing. (Para 6 , 10) |
| 4. validity of driver's license and liability. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 18) |
| 5. conclusion to allow the appeal. (Para 19 , 20) |
JUDGMENT
1. The short question which arises for consideration in this appeal is whether possessor of a licence to drive a non-transport light motor vehicle (LMV NT) as well as transport vehicle (trans) is authorized to drive a heavy goods vehicle.
2. Heard Mr. S. Lodh, learned counsel appearing for the appellant. Also heard Mr. A. Gan Chowdhury, learned counsel appearing for the respondent-insurance company. Despite service of notice, original claimants did not turn up.
3. Factual context of the case is as under:
Pabitra Debbarma died in a road traffic accident which occurred at Longtharai Hill, Ambassa on 20.08.2012 at about 4 O' clock in the afternoon. Offending truck bearing registration No. NL-01K-1263 was on its way from manu to Ambassa. The deceased was an Assistant of the vehicle. He received fatal injuries by falling on the road from the vehicle. Immediately, he was taken
The court ruled that a driving license for a 'transport vehicle' includes authorization to drive a 'heavy goods vehicle', making the insurer liable for compensation.
The main legal point established in the given judgment is the validity of the driving license and the liability of the Insurance Company under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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