In Brief
Ramkhiladi appealed the dismissal of her claim petition against an insurance company for compensation following a motorcycle accident where the driver died. The key issue was whether the deceased driver qualified as a third party entitled to enhanced compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court held that a deceased driver cannot be treated as a third party to the insured vehicle, and the claimants failed to prove the driver was employed by the vehicle owner. While denying access to the amended Schedule benefits, the Court awarded the statutory minimum of Rs. 1 lakh as compensation. The appeal was partly allowed."
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