Jim Parker Raj v. Shyama & Ors. (Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.)

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31.08.2026

¶1The matter is being taken up today, since 27th August 2026 was declared as Court holiday in view of Notification no. 85/ G-4/Genl.-I/DHC dated 21st August 2026.

¶2Ms. Suman Bagga, counsel for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited ['Insurance Company'], states, on instructions, that the offending vehicle i.e. the Honda City car bearing registration no. 77-CD-190 was indeed insured by the Insurance Company in respect of 'third-party The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. liability'.

¶3Ms. Suman Bagga, counsel for Insurance Company, further states that since the aforesaid aspect was not before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Patiala House Courts, New Delhi ['MACT/Tribunal'], and has, therefore, not been considered by it, the matter be remanded back to the MACT for determination on basis of the said Insurance Cover.

¶4Accordingly, impugned award dated 21st November 2025, passed by the MACT, fastening liability upon the driver and the owner of the offending vehicle, is set aside.

¶5In view of the above, matter is remanded back to the MACT for fresh determination and directions.

¶6Considering that the accident occurred way back in 2020, that the matter has remained pending since then on account of the issue being connected with the diplomatic mission, and that the claimants are yet to receive compensation, the MACT may dispose of the matter as expeditiously as possible, but certainly within a period of five months.

¶7Notice had been issued to the Ministry of External Affairs ['MEA'] vide order dated 03rd August 2026, in order to ascertain some aspects relating to the owner of the offending vehicle [Mr. Donovan S. Johnson/respondent no. 9].

¶8Mr. Siddhartha Shankar Ray, Central Government Standing Counsel ['CGSC'], appears on behalf of the MEA, and takes note of the aforesaid remand. He, states, on instructions, that they shall provide assistance to the MACT, if so required.

¶9Needless to say, the parties shall have a right to examine and cross-examine witnesses. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

¶10Considering the history of this matter, the Court expects the parties to not seek unnecessary adjournments before the MACT.

¶11List before the MACT on 15th September 2026.

¶12Appeal stands disposed of, with above directions.

¶13Order be uploaded on the website of this Court. ANISH DAYAL, J AUGUST 31, 2026/ak/ya The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC011071662025 + MAC.APP. 829/2025 & CM APPL. 82285/2025 JIM PARKER RAJ .....Appellant Through: Mr. Krishnesh Bapat, Ms. Ishita Chowdhary, Advocates. versus SHYAMA & ORS. (RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.) .....Respondents Through: Ms. Smita Bankoti, Mr. Ashish Sheoran, Advocates for Respondent nos.1-7. Mr. Siddhartha Shankar Ray, CGSC, Ms. Sonali Modi, Mr. Mukul Dev, Advs. for UOI. Ms. Suman Bagga, Ms. Mouli Sharma, Advs. for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL