Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 30 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Appellant – Anita Shivhare; Respondent – Reliance General Insurance Company (represented through Mandal Prabhandak).
  • Background: The dispute arose from the death of the appellant’s husband in a motor accident. The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Gwalior awarded Rs 11,32,000 with 7% per annum interest. The High Court, on appeal, enhanced the award to Rs 14,76,250, retaining the 7% interest.
  • Settlement: The parties informed the Court that the matter had been settled. The settlement terms require Reliance General Insurance to pay the High Court‑ordered amount plus an additional lump‑sum of Rs 25,00,000.
  • Prior Payment: Reliance General Insurance had already deposited Rs 19,64,816 before the MACT, Gwalior in May 2019. This amount comprises the High Court compensation of Rs 14,76,250 together with accrued 7% interest.

Final Outcome

1. Reliance General Insurance shall deposit an additional Rs 25,00,000 before the MACT, Gwalior within six weeks from the date of this order.

2. The amount already deposited (Rs 19,64,816) shall be withdrawn by the appellant along with the interest earned during the interregnum, within four weeks from today.

3. The extra lump‑sum of Rs 25,00,000 shall be paid to the appellant within three weeks after the withdrawal of the earlier amount.

4. The appeal is hereby disposed of in the aforesaid terms.

Topics: Compensation Settlement, Insurance Claim