New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh Lalhmangaiha and Anr.
Motor Accident Appeal (MACApp./8/2024) – Gauhati High Court (Marli Vankung, J.), order dated 05.09.2025
Case brief
What is this about?
Gauhati High Court, MACApp./8/2024, New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sh Lalhmangaiha & Anr., decided 05.09.2025 by Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Marli Vankung. Motor accident compensation appeal against Tribunal award (MAC App. case No. 16/2020, order dated 24.01.2024, Corrigendum 11.06.2024) of Rs. 5,77,353/- plus 7% interest for 82% hearing-impairment disability and medical expenses arising from accident dated 30.11.2016 by vehicle No. RJ-07-GC-7363. Disposed of on mediated settlement (Mediation case No. 4/2025 dated 26.08.2025): Rs. 3,50,000/- inclusive of interest payable within two weeks, failing which 7% per annum interest till payment. Keywords: MAC appeal disposal, mediation settlement, Motor Accident Claims, compensation compromise, Aizawl.
What did the court decide?
MAC App. No. 8/2024 disposed of in terms of the mediated settlement: appellant to pay respondent No. 1/claimant Rs. 3,50,000/- inclusive of interest within 2 weeks of the order, deposited to the account of respondent No. 1's counsel (A/c No. 50100205644021, HDFC, IFSC HDFC0004728); on default, 7% interest per annum shall accrue on the settlement amount till payment.