National Insurance Co. Ltd vs Bhukya Tara & Ors

The Supreme Court allowed the appeals filed by the insurance company against the tribunal's award, which was affirmed by the High Court, citing that the deceased was traveling in a goods vehicle, thus aligning with the precedent set in New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Vs Asha Rani & Ors., (2003) 2 SCC 223. The Court held that any compensation already paid to the respondent shall not be recovered, but any amount deposited before the tribunal that remains unpaid must be refunded to the appellant.