The New India Assurance Company Limited vs Dolly Satish Gandhi

The Supreme Court examined whether compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) should be reduced by amounts already received under medical insurance claims for the same medical expenses. The Court considered conflicting High Court judgments on whether such insurance proceeds should be deducted from the compensation awarded. It held that the MACT is legally permitted to account for and deduct amounts received under medical insurance to avoid double recovery by the claimant. Consequently, the appeal was allowed to clarify the correct approach in such cases.