Effect of certificate of insurance
Section 156 of the Motor Vehicles Act deals with effect of certificate of insurance. When an insurer has issued a certificate of insurance in respect of a contract of insurance between the insurer and the insured person, then- (a) if and so long as the policy described in the certificate has not been issued by the insurer to the insured, the insurer shall, as between himself and any
When an insurer has issued a certificate of insurance in respect of a contract of insurance between the insurer and the insured person, then- (a) if and so long as the policy described in the certificate has not been issued by the insurer to the insured, the insurer shall, as between himself and any other person except the insured, be deemed to have issued to the insured to the insured person a policy of insurance conforming in all respects with the description and particulars stated in such certificate; and (b) if the insurer has issued to the insured the policy described in the certificate, but the actual terms of the policy are less favourable to persons claiming under or by virtue of the policy against the insurer either directly or through the insured than the particulars of the policy as stated in the certificate, the policy shall, as between the insurer and any other person except the insured, be deemed to be in terms conforming in all respects with the particulars stated in the said certificate
Section 156, The Motor Vehicles Act (Act 59 of 1988).
Questions about Section 156
What does Section 156 of the Motor Vehicles Act deal with?
Section 156 of the Motor Vehicles Act is headed "Effect of certificate of insurance". When an insurer has issued a certificate of insurance in respect of a contract of insurance between the insurer and the insured person, then- (a) if and so long as the policy described in the certificate has not been issued by the insurer to the insured, the insurer shall, as between himself and any
How do I find court cases under Section 156 of the Motor Vehicles Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Motor Vehicles Act 156, section 156 Motor Vehicles Act, section 156 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was the Motor Vehicles Act enacted?
Motor Vehicles Act was enacted in 1988 as Act 59 of 1988. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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