2008 INSC 0789
                                    SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                      New India Assurance Co. Ltd.

                                                      Vs.

                                           N.R.Usharani & Ors.

                                           C.A.No.4021 of 2002

                                 (H.K.Sema and Markandey Katju,JJ.)

                                                 12.03.2008

                                                   ORDER

1. This appeal has been preferred by the Insurance Company. Admittedly, the claimant was a
pillion rider. A three-Judge Bench of this Court in New India Assurance Co.Ltd. Vs. Asha
Rani & Ors1., has held that the pillion rider is not covered by the policy and, therefore, the
Insurance company is not liable to pay compensation.

2. This appeal is squarely covered by the decision in Asha Rani case. In view thereof, the
order of the High Court is set aside.

3. This appeal is allowed.

Judgment Referred.

1(2003) 2 SCC 0223