The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a motor accident claim is not maintainable under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA) if the motor vehicle itself plays no active or proximate role in the accident. A bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice N Kotiswar Singh clarified that for a claim under Section 166
Motor Accident Claim Not Maintainable Where Motor Vehicle Plays No Active Role in Accident; SC Clarifies Scope of Section 166 MV Act
