Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 19 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd (insurance company) and Prakash Rupchand Narwani (applicant).
- The dispute stems from a compensation award by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for permanent disability due to amputation of Narwani's right leg.
- The Tribunal ordered the insurer to deposit the compensation amount; Narwani has incurred medical expenses of Rs 8,28,600 and seeks early access to funds.
- The insurer argued there is no loss of income despite the amputation but did not oppose a partial withdrawal.
Final Outcome
- The Court permits Narwani to withdraw 50 % of the deposited compensation amount together with accrued interest.
- Withdrawal is conditional on Narwani furnishing an undertaking to return the amount if the appeal is ultimately decided against him.
Topics: Legal Order, Insurance Compensation