Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 173 and Section 170

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988—Section 173 and Section 170—Whether an insurer can prefer an appeal under section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against an award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, questioning the quantum of compensation awarded?—Held, although the contention has considerable force but since it may come in conflict with the decision in National Insurance Co. Ltd., Chandigarh vs. Nicolletta Rohtagi and Ors., - 2002 (7) SCC 456, matter referred to larger bench.

File Name:- SC_MARCH 2012_6