Authority: Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)
Order Date: 13.10.2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Shriram General Insurance Company Limited (applicant) vs. SMTI Bobita Saikia Bora and five others (defendants), including minors represented by their mother.
- The dispute stems from a judgment and award dated 23 June 2026 issued by the Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Golaghat, Assam in MAC Case No.84/2019, concerning a claim on vehicle No. AS-05/F-5638 (Alto Car).
- The insurer contends that the insured vehicle was not involved in the accident and therefore the award is unwarranted.
- Counsel for the insurer, Mr. J. Kalita, filed an interlocutory application seeking a stay of the MACT award.
Final Outcome
- The High Court stayed the operation of the MACT judgment and award dated 23 June 2026 pending further orders.
- The stay is conditioned on Shriram General Insurance depositing 50 % of the awarded amount with the Court Registry within six weeks from the date of the order.
- The interlocutory application is disposed of following the stay order.
Topics: Stay Order, Motor Accident Claim