Supreme Court allowed Nargis Siddiqui’s appeal, overturning High Court reduction and increasing compensation to ₹9,12,886.
Original MACT award was ₹5,57,500 for permanent disability and loss of future income; High Court cut it to ₹2,11,876.
Supreme Court added ₹4,01,386 for non‑pecuniary losses including pain, suffering, loss of amenities, and medical expenses.
Oriental Insurance Ltd. must pay the enhanced amount with interest from the original claim filing, within eight weeks.