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Punjab and Haryana HC rules driving licence stays valid 30 days after expiry for insurance payouts
India
Published on 24 April 2026

Now insurers cannot claw back compensation during
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a driving licence remains legally valid for 30 days after expiry under the Motor Vehicle Act. The ruling limits insurers from denying or recovering compensation when accidents occur within this statutory grace period, because the licence is deemed effective during those 30 days.
- Licence validity extends 30 days after expiry
- Insurance claims can’t be rejected for expired licences within grace
- Court links decision to the Motor Vehicle Act
- Insurers barred from recovery during the statutory window
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