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For the purpose of bringing about voluntary settlement of disputes Hon’ble Shri P.N.Bhagwati, the ex-Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, conceived a unique concept of Lok Adalat or Lok Nyayalaya. Read more
Sec 140 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with the liability without fault. The claimant involved in a motor vehicle accident is not required to prove wrongful act, neglect, or default on the part of the owner of the vehicle or by any other person. Read more
Hit and Run Accident is a motor accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identity whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose. Read more
Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides that no person shall use ( except as a passenger), or allow any other person to use, a motor vehicle in a public place, unless the vehicle is covered by a policy of insurance complying with the requirement of the Act. Read more
Sec 150 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 provides for the rights of Third parties in the event of the insolvency of the insured or in the event of winding up when the insured is a Company. Read more
(1)Â Voidable Condition: This condition provides that the policy shall be void able in the event of misrepresentation, mis-description or non-disclosure of any material particulars. This condition emphasizes the principle of utmost good faith. Read more
The hazard of accidental death or injury resulting from participation in aeronautics. Read more
Sec 140 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 deals with the liability without fault. The claimant involved in a motor vehicle accident is not required to prove wrongful act, neglect, or default on the part of the owner of the vehicle or by any other person. Read more
Aircraft (Flight & Ground Risks) Policy :
The cover provided by the policy is to replace or make good accidental loss of or damage to the aircraft including standard components parts thereof, temporarily detached in conÂnection with overhaul or repair while in the custody or control of the insured (unless other similar component parts have been substituted) from whatsoever cause arising whill the aircraft is in Flight and/or Taxying and/or on the Ground and/or Moored. The policy also covers legal liability to third parties (other than passengers), and also legal liability to passengers. Read more
Hit and Run Accident is a motor accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identity whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a piece of social legislation and its provisions are designed to protect the rights of victims of road accidents. In spite of the wide protection afforded by the provisions of the Act, there remain certain gaps in which the road victims may not have any remedies. Read more