Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 23 September 2026
Case Overview
- Appellants: Daya Bai Maghwani, Naresh Kumar Maghwani, Kumari Reetu Maghwani, Kumari Yashika Maghwani.
- Respondents: The New India Assurance Company Limited, Hariom Bharti, Indermani Mineral India Pvt. Ltd.
- The claim arose from the death of Rupesh Maghwani in a motor accident; the Sixth Additional Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Bilaspur awarded Rs 62,04,430 with interest at 9% per annum (Award dated 08‑01‑2024, Claim Case No.150 of 2022).
- The High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur, in MAC No.808 of 2024 dated 21‑08‑2025 reduced the compensation to Rs 44,80,474 and interest to 8% per annum.
- The appellants contended the reduction was unwarranted; the insurer argued the reduction reflected actual loss.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court partially allowed the appeal, restoring the original compensation amount of Rs 62,04,430.
- The Court upheld the High Court’s interest rate of 8% per annum as reasonable.
- The respondents are directed to pay Rs 62,04,430 together with interest at 8% per annum from the date of filing the claim petition, after adjusting any amount already paid, within six weeks of the order.
- All pending applications, if any, are disposed of.
Topics: Compensation, Insurance, Court Decision