Civil Appeal (Motor Accident Compensation — Territorial Jurisdiction) · Supreme Court of India
K. Rashik v. National Insurance Company Ltd. and Another
| Case number | Civil Appeal No. 10706 of 2026 |
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| Citation | 2026 INSC 996 |
| Date of judgment | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Petitioner / Appellant | K. Rashik |
| Respondent | National Insurance Company Ltd. and Another |
Holding
Held: A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's territorial jurisdiction under Section 166(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is limited to where the accident occurred, where the claimant resides or carries on business, or where the owner/driver resides — an insurer's place of business is not a relevant factor, even where the insurer is impleaded as a party. An objection to jurisdiction raised before the Tribunal at the threshold is governed directly by Section 166(2); only an objection raised at the appellate stage after an award additionally requires showing failure of justice under Section 21(1) CPC. Appeal dismissed; claim to be tried by the Tribunal at Chittoor.