Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 29 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant Shankar Nayak vs Respondent Riyaz Mansoori and The New India Insurance Company Ltd.
- Origin: Civil Appeal No.13234/2026 arising from SLP (C) No.29614/2025, challenging the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Indore, and subsequently altered by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Indore (Misc. Appeal No.3421/2022) on 15‑04‑2024.
- Facts: Accident left appellant, a 60‑year‑old former manual labourer, with loss of use of both hands and feet, rendering him unable to earn; he has been dependent on others for ten years.
- High Court had increased compensation from Rs 2,89,600 to Rs 10,54,880, which the insurance company argued was sufficient.
- Counsel for appellant argued further increase needed for lifelong sustenance, citing age and total disability.
Final Outcome
- Supreme Court set compensation at Rs 15,00,000, with interest at 7% per annum from the date of filing of the appeal.
- Payment to be made within six weeks of the order, after adjusting any amounts already paid during the interregnum.
- The appeal is disposed of in these terms; any pending applications are also disposed.
Topics: Compensation Award, Insurance Liability, Motor Accident Law