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september 2025

Supreme Court of India · 2025-09-26

New India Assurance Company Limited vs Narayan Singh

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
New India Assurance Company Limited
Respondent
Narayan Singh

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Motor Accident Compensation Tribunal's award, which awarded compensation payable by the Insurance Company. The Court analyzed whether the Tribunal's award and the subsequent dismissal of the Insurance Company's review application were justified under applicable motor vehicle insurance laws. The Court upheld the Tribunal's award and dismissed the appeal, emphasizing the insurer's liability in motor accident claims. The judgment clarifies the scope of insurer's liability and the procedural aspects of challenging awards.

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