The Supreme Court, acting on a letter from retired Gujarat District Judge B.B. Pathak, took suo motu cognizance of a critical issue—large sums of compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 remain unclaimed and lie with various Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACTs) and Labour Courts across the country. Data from several High Courts revealed staggering unclaimed amounts, including ₹459.10 crores in Bombay, ₹282 crores in Gujarat, and ₹239 crores in Allahabad. To address this, the Court issued a series of binding directives aimed at ensuring rightful compensation reaches claimants. These include enhanced documentation, verification of bank details, direct bank transfers, and creation of monitoring dashboards by High Courts. The Court also called for a mass outreach campaign involving legal services authorities and local officials to trace beneficiaries. Compliance reports are due by July 30, 2025, with the next hearing on August 18, 2025. These directions will remain effective until formal rules are enacted.