Akula Narayana vs The Oriental Insurance Company Limited
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Case Significance
Akula Narayana vs The Oriental Insurance Company Limited is a Supreme Court of India decision dated November 10, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1301). Motor accident compensation claim where the High Court absolved the insurer of liability. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, applying the pay-and-recover principle and directing the insurer to satisfy the award with liberty to recover from the vehicle owner. The bench comprised Justices Manoj Misra and Sanjay Karol. The judgment was delivered by Justice Manoj Misra.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 5 case citations.
Summary
Motor accident compensation claim where the High Court absolved the insurer of liability. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, applying the pay-and-recover principle and directing the insurer to satisfy the award with liberty to recover from the vehicle owner.
What was the outcome of Akula Narayana vs The Oriental Insurance Company Limited?
Motor accident compensation claim where the High Court absolved the insurer of liability. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, applying the pay-and-recover principle and directing the insurer to sati...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1301)