Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 27 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant/Mukesh Singh (claimant) vs. The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. (respondent).
- Background: Mukesh Singh filed a claim petition before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) for injuries sustained in a motor accident. MACT awarded Rs 10,61,120 on 30 May 2013.
- The appellant appealed to the High Court; the High Court dismissed the appeal on 18 September 2013.
- Dissatisfied, the appellant filed Special Leave Petitions (Criminal) No.s 14125‑14126 of 2026 before this Court on 8 October 2025.
- On 21 November 2025, this Court issued notice on the SLPs and on an interlocutory application for condonation of delay, stating that if delay were condoned and compensation enhanced, the appellant would not be entitled to interest for the delay period.
- The Court, on 20 April 2026, allowed the two appeals, enhancing compensation from Rs 10,61,120 to Rs 40,61,600 and directing interest at 7% per annum on the enhanced amount from the date of filing of the claim petition, payable within two months.
- The Court noted a delay of approximately 4,228 days (≈12 years) between the High Court order (2013) and the filing of the SLPs (2025).
- The present Miscellaneous Application was filed by Oriental Insurance seeking clarification of the 20 April 2026 order, specifically regarding the interest component.
Final Outcome
- The Court clarified that the interest of 7% per annum awarded on the enhanced compensation of Rs 40,61,600 will not be payable for the quantified delay period of 4,228 days.
- The Miscellaneous Application is allowed, and the clarification stands as part of the 20 April 2026 order.
- Any pending applications, if any, are ordered to stand disposed of.
Topics: Compensation, Interest, Insurance