LAWS(SC)-2008-3-129

NATIONAL INSURANCE CO LTD Vs. GEETA BHAT

Decided On March 31, 2008
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD Appellant
V/S
GEETA BHAT Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) On 14.11.2000, Ishwar Dutt Bhat was travelling in a three-wheeler. It met with an accident having been hit by a truck bearing registration No. HR 38-9179. The said vehicle was insured with the appellant.

(3.) In the proceedings before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal ('the Tribunal'), the insurance company prayed for examination of the concerned clerk of the Motor Vehicles Department. The said prayer was allowed. The concerned clerk of the Licencing Authority, Alwar, was summoned. The said summons were served in the office of the Transport Authority. The Transport Authority, however, did not depute any officer to produce the documents called for.