Mohammed Masood vs The New India Assurance Co. Ltd
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Mohammed Masood vs The New India Assurance Co. Ltd is a Supreme Court of India decision dated September 26, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1179). A motor accident victim whose right leg was amputated appealed against the High Court's reduction of compensation. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, restoring the Tribunal's original award based on a monthly income of Rs.9,000, holding that the High Court improperly applied Workmen's Compensation Act parameters to reduce the income assessment. The bench comprised Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria. The judgment was delivered by Justice N.V. Anjaria.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 3 case citations.
Summary
A motor accident victim whose right leg was amputated appealed against the High Court's reduction of compensation. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, restoring the Tribunal's original award based on a monthly income of Rs.9,000, holding that the High Court improperly applied Workmen's Compensation Act parameters to reduce the income assessment.
What was the outcome of Mohammed Masood vs The New India Assurance Co. Ltd?
A motor accident victim whose right leg was amputated appealed against the High Court's reduction of compensation. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, restoring the Tribunal's original award based o...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1179)