Supreme Court of India · 2024-12-18
Geeta Dubey vs United India Insurance Co. Ltd
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 998
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Geeta Dubey
- Respondent
- United India Insurance Co. Ltd
- Author
- B.R. Gavai
- Bench
- B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that set aside the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs. 50,41,289 to the claimants under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court held that the High Court erred in requiring evidence of the vehicle's involvement in the accident, as the FIR provided sufficient details regarding the incident. The Court reinstated the MACT's award, emphasizing the need for a fair assessment of the claimants' circumstances and the evidence presented.