MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 155 MV Act

Effect of death on certain causes of action

Procedure & effect

1[Effect of death on certain causes of action. --Notwithstanding anything contained in section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, (39 of 1925) the death of a person in whose favour a certificate of insurance had been issued, if it occurs after the happening of an event which has given rise to a claim under the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be a bar to the survival of any cause of action arising out of such event against his estate or against the insurer.]

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FAQ — Section 155 MV Act

Section 155 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Effect of death on certain causes of action”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1[Effect of death on certain causes of action. --Notwithstanding anything contained in section 306 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925, (39 of 1925) the death of a person in whose favour a certificate of insurance had been issued, if it occurs after the happening of an event which has given rise to a claim under the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be a bar to the survival of any cause of action arising out of such event against his estate or against the insurer.]

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.