“Uninsured vehicles are also within the scope of Section 165 of the Motor Vehicles Act” was held in:

Correct option is C

In Permanand Thakur v. Commissioner, Coal Mines (1988), it was held that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) under Section 165 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is empowered to adjudicate claims involving uninsured vehicles. The purpose of the section is to provide speedy remedy to victims or their dependents regardless of insurance coverage.
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· Section 165 allows victims to claim compensation for death or injury arising out of motor vehicle accidents.
· MACTs were established for cost-effective, time-bound justice.
· Victims can recover compensation from the vehicle owner even if uninsured.