UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD. vs SHILA DATTA .

The Supreme Court referred the matter to a larger bench to consider whether an insurer can contest a motor accident claim on merits, particularly regarding quantum, beyond the grounds specified in Section 149(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court also examined if an insurer has the right to appeal under Section 173 against the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The decision in National Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Nicolletta Rohtagi was questioned, indicating the need for clarity on the insurer's rights in such claims.