Abdul Salam v. Ali Hussain and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident claims appeal settlement order; MACApp./521/2025; Gauhati High Court; Justice Rajesh Mazumdar; decision date 14.03.2026; claimant Abdul Salam; respondents Ali Hussain and New India Assurance Company Tezpur Branch; additional settlement amount Rs. 1,50,000/-; deposit and release through MACT Sonitpur, Tezpur; 45-day deposit window; statutory interest on delayed deposit; advocates K Bhattacharjee, Abbash U Ahmed, A Barman for claimant; A J Saikia, S Pegu, M Chetia for respondent No. 2.
What did the court decide?
Deposit of the additional settled amount of Rs. 1,50,000/- in MACT Sonitpur, Tezpur, over and above what has been paid till now; release to the claimant on proper identification if deposited within 45 days; statutory interest on any delay beyond 45 days. ¶19