IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPEAL NO. 905 OF 2026 (Arising out of SLP (Civil) No.5847 of 2026 @ Diary No. 3408/2026)

RAJPATI DEVI … Appellant VERSUS THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD & ANR. … Respondent O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the appellant.

2. Delay condoned

3. Leave granted.

4. For the view we are taking in the present appeal, in our opinion, notice may not be required to be issued to the respondents.

5. The Insurance Company has been held liable to pay compensation to the appellant on account of death of a child aged nine years. The accident took place on 22.12.1999. The Court of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Allahabad (XIV Signature Not Verified Additional District Judge, Allahabad) awarded a lump-sum Digitally signed by DEEPAK SINGH Date: 2026.02.11 Reason:

compensation of ₹1,50,000/- along with the interest @ 7% p.a.

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad increased the amount of compensation to ₹5,00,000/-, however, directed that the interest payable on the enhanced compensation shall be @ 4% p.a. and that too from the date of award of the Tribunal and not from the date of application.

6. In our opinion, the afor