United India Insurance Co Ltd vs Jagat & Ors on 15 April, 2024
8. The Ld. counsel for the Insurance company has further argued
that It Is not liable to pay compensation for the reason that accident
had taken place In a private place i.e. In the compound of the R-2/
M/s J Roadwings International Pvt. Ltd. Perusal of the record
reveals that the accident had taken place In the yard, Tughlakabad,
New Delhi and I am of the opinion that the place where the
accident happened cannot be considered to be a private place for
the reason that public was also allowed entry therein. Wherever
public can enter with permission, the said place becomes a public
place or the purpose of Motor Vehicle Act and in this regard, I am
also supported by the judgment of the Hon‟ble High Court of
Calcutta passed In case titled 'National Insurance Company Ltd.
Vs. Abdul Khan @ Abdul Rashid Khan & 0rs.'[2006 (1) T.A.C.
756 (Cal.)].