NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD. vs SEBASTIAN K.JACOB

The Supreme Court held that a claimant cannot receive double compensation for the same accident under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court found that the Kerala High Court failed to consider that the claimant had already received Rs.21,700/- from another insurer for the same cause of action. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the matter for fresh consideration, emphasizing the need to address the issue of double payment.