Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 22-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Special Leave Petition (C) No. 8384/2026 filed by New India Assurance Company Ltd (the "Insurance Company") challenging the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad's interim order dated 28‑05‑2025 in FAFO No. 1216/2025.
  • Underlying dispute: Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Gorakhpur) in M.A.C.P. No. 164/2014 awarded claimants a sum of Rs 72,08,071/- together with interest. The Insurance Company appealed this award (FAFO No. 1216/2025). The High Court, on 28‑05‑2025, directed the Insurance Company to deposit the entire awarded amount plus interest and permitted the claimants to withdraw 50% of that amount plus interest.
  • The Supreme Court considered the petition, noted the delay in filing, and examined whether the High Court's interim order required interference.

Final Outcome

1. The Court condoned the delay in filing the special leave petition.

2. It declined to interfere with the High Court's interim order directing the insurer to deposit the full award amount and allowing claimants to withdraw half.

3. The special leave petition is disposed of.

4. The High Court is directed to decide FAFO No. 1216/2025 at the earliest possible date.

5. Claimants must file an undertaking before the High Court stating that, should the Insurance Company succeed, they will return the amount received.

6. All pending applications in this matter are stood disposed of.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Claim