Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on LMV License Privileges

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on whether a light motor vehicle (LMV) license allows the holder to legally drive a transport vehicle with an unladen weight of up to 7,500 kg. This legal question has significant implications for insurance claims and the Motor Vehicles Act amendments.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the pivotal legal question of whether a driving license for a light motor vehicle (LMV) permits the holder to drive a transport vehicle with an unladen weight not exceeding 7,500 kg.

This issue has sparked numerous disputes concerning insurance claims in accidents involving such transport vehicles driven by those holding LMV licenses. Insurance companies have argued that many Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs) and courts have mandated payments disregarding their objections related to LMV licenses.

Insurance firms contend that courts have taken a pro-insured stance in deciding these disputes. A five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, heard a range of representatives, including Attorney General R Venkataramani before deferring its final decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)