Case Law Analysis
|Madras High Court
Motor Vehicles Act | Original Owner Liable for Post-Sale Accidents Despite NOC if Registration & Insurance Transfer Not Completed : Madras HC
Madras High Court rules that the original vehicle owner remains vicariously liable for accidents occurring post-sale if the registration and insurance transfer processes are not fully completed, even with a No Objection Certificate. The judgment underscores the legal obligation to notify insurers and transport authorities to avoid perpetual liability under tort and insurance law.