|Chhattisgarh High Court
Section 149 MV Act | Insurer Exonerated for Driving Licence Expired Beyond 30-Day Renewal Window: Chhattisgarh HC
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that insurers are not liable for accidents occurring when a driver’s licence has expired beyond the 30-day statutory renewal window. The owner and driver are jointly liable for ₹7.5 lakh compensation with 6% interest, reinforcing strict compliance with licence validity under the Motor Vehicles Act.