K Rashik v. National Insurance Company Ltd & Anr
2026 INSC 99617 September 202610 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies Territorial Jurisdiction Under Section 166(2) Motor Vehicles Act
Supreme Court holds insurer’s Chennai office does not confer territorial jurisdiction; claim must be filed where accident occurred or claimant/defendant resides.
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- Case Name
- K Rashik v. National Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 996
- Bench
- Justice Atul S. Chandurkar & Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
- Date of Judgment
- September 16, 2026
- Area of Law
- Motor Accident Compensation, Territorial Jurisdiction, Section 166(2) MV Act
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