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In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh

F.A.O. No. 2264 of 2000 (O&M)

Date of Decision: 01.06.2022

The New India Assurance Company Limited

... Appellant(s)

Versus

Smt. Kaushal Virmani and Others

... Respondent(s)

CORAM: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil Kshetarpal.

Present:

Mr. Neeraj Khanna, Advocate

for the appellant(s).

Mr. Rajiv Sharma, Advocate

for the respondent No.1 to 3.

Anil Kshetarpal, J.

1.

The insurance company assails the correctness of the award

dated 08.04.1999, passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Karnal

(hereinafter referred to as “the Tribunal”). He contends that late Sh.Subhash

Chander Virmani was travelling in a motor car which met with an accident.

He submits that the insurance company had only issued a third party policy,

which would not include the passenger of the car.

2.

The learned counsel representing the insurance company fairly

admits that in view of the judgment passed in Shiv Lochan Singh alias

Bhola v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. and Others 2018(1) RCR (Civil) 559,

the passenger travelling in the vehicle has been held to be included in the

third party policy. However, he submits that the matter is pending before the

Supreme Court. Respectfully following the aforesaid judgment, the present

appeal is dismissed.

DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ

2022.06.08 14:49

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integrity of this document

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3.

The miscellaneous application(s) pending, if any, shall stand

disposed of.

(Anil Kshetarpal)

Judge

June 01, 2022

“DK”

Whether speaking/reasoned

:Yes/No

Whether reportable

: Yes/No

DEEPAK KUMAR BHARDWAJ

2022.06.08 14:49

I attest to the accuracy and

integrity of this document