On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India ordered that the Chairman and Managing Director of the National Insurance Company be included as an accused in a case concerning a forged insurance policy used in a motor accident claim. The court expressed deep concern over the insurer's failure to initiate criminal proceedings despite acknowledging that the policy was fabricated. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the matter further, with the court emphasizing that insurance companies must take their responsibilities seriously, especially since payouts come from public funds. The case stems from a compensation claim by K Saravanan, who suffered serious injuries in a bus accident and sought compensation from the vehicle's owner and the insurer. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal had previously ruled in favor of Saravanan, a decision upheld by the Madras High Court. The Supreme Court's directive includes registering a fresh FIR against the CMD and other officials, stressing the need for prompt action in investigating the alleged forgery. The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) also appeared in court, apologizing for the police's previous inaction regarding the verification of insurance documents. The court noted that technological advancements now allow for real-time verification of insurance details, which should help prevent such issues in the future.