Supreme Court restores Tribunal’s compensation award in Mohammed Masood v. New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
SUPREME COURT RESTORES COMPENSATION IN MOHAMMED MASOOD CASE
CASE SUMMARY – The Supreme Court in Mohammed Masood vs. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. restored the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal after the High Court reduced it. The appellant, a 23-year-old loader, lost his leg in a road accident and was granted ₹19.35 lakh by the Tribunal based on ₹9,000 monthly income. The High Court, applying Workmen’s Compensation Act standards, reduced it to ₹10.41 lakh. The Supreme Court ruled that once a claimant opts for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act provisions cannot apply. Accordingly, the Tribunal’s award was reinstated.
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| Case Title | Mohammed Masood vs. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr. |
| Introduction | Appeal filed by claimant against Karnataka High Court’s decision reducing compensation granted by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT). |
| Factual Background | Accident occurred on 01.12.2015 when claimant, a 23-year-old loader, suffered grievous injuries leading to amputation of his right leg. MACT awarded ₹19,35,400/- based on ₹9,000 monthly income. High Court reduced it to ₹10,41,022/- applying Workmen’s Compensation Act parameters. |
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| Analysis | SC held that once claim is filed under MV Act, parameters of Workmen’s Compensation Act cannot be applied. High Court misdirected itself. However, future prospects cannot be added as claimant didn’t appeal against Tribunal’s award. |
| Conclusion | SC restored Tribunal’s compensation of ₹19,35,400/-. High Court’s order set aside. |
| Current Scenario | As of 26 Sept 2025, appeal allowed; claimant entitled to restored compensation. |
“Once compensation is claimed under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Workmen’s Compensation Act parameters cannot be imported.”
SOURCE – SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
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