Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 31-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Limited (petitioner) vs. Mamta Kashyap & Ors (respondents).
  • Origin: Petition arises from the High Court of Chhattisgarh’s final judgment dated 02‑09‑2025 (MAC No. 218/2023) which awarded Rs 5,00,000 compensation to the dependents of a deceased person.
  • The petitioner contended that an identical matter is pending before the Court and sought issuance of notice.

Court Observations and Directions

  • The Court noted the High Court’s compensation award of Rs 5,00,000.
  • It directed that no notice shall be issued to the respondents unless the said amount is deposited with the concerned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.
  • The Court listed the matter for further hearing on 14‑08‑2026 to enable the petitioner to comply with the deposit requirement.

Final Outcome

  • Conditional stay on issuance of notice pending deposit of Rs 5 lakh compensation; next hearing scheduled for 14 August 2026.

Topics: Compensation; Motor Accident Claims Tribunal