Civil Appeal No. ___ of 2026 (arising out of SLP (C) No.7700 of 2026) filed by Mrs. Asmina.
Court: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction.
Order dated New Delhi, 26 May 2026.
Underlying proceedings: Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, D.K., Mangaluru judgment dated 03-04-2024 (MVC No.399/2021) and High Court of Karnataka judgment dated 10-09-2025 (Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 4540 of 2024).
Parties Involved
Appellant: Mrs. Asmina (claimant).
Respondents: Branch Manager, Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd and others (insurer).
Learned counsel for appellant and respondent.
Issues / Allegations / Violations
Appellant challenged the High Court’s enhancement of compensation, arguing that the total award did not fully reflect a balanced and holistic assessment of her injuries and future prospects.
The dispute concerns adequacy of compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, loss of income, loss of amenities, and other heads.
Findings & Observations
The Supreme Court observed that the compensation awarded by the Tribunal (₹4,61,500) and the High Court (₹6,48,565) “does not fully reflect a balanced and holistic assessment of the petitioner's suffering and future prospects.”
The Court deemed it appropriate to award an additional lump‑sum compensation of ₹4,00,000.
Penalties / Settlements / Directions
Additional lump‑sum compensation of ₹4,00,000 to be paid over and above the amounts already granted.
Total compensation payable to the claimant shall stand modified as directed by the High Court, incorporating the additional award.
Liability to satisfy the award remains with the insurer (Respondent No. 2).
Corrective Actions & Future Obligations
The insurer must remit the total amount directly into the claimant’s bank account.
Bank account particulars to be supplied by the appellant’s counsel to the respondent’s counsel.
Remittance to be made within eight weeks from the date of the order.
Final Ruling & Enforcement
The appeal is allowed in part; the High Court judgment is modified to include the additional ₹4,00,000 award.
The order is enforceable, and the insurer is directed to comply with the remittance timeline.
