Non-Impleading Driver of Offending Vehicle Renders Claim Defective and Non-Maintainable Under Section 166 MV Act: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has clarified an important legal requirement in motor accident compensation cases. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hirdesh, holding that non-impleadment of the driver of the offending vehicle makes a claim petition defective and not maintainable under Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Background of the case The case arose from an appeal filed by the State of Madhya Pradesh challenging the award passed by…