New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Harshadbhai Amrutbhai Modhiya
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Head Note
Workmens Compensation Act, 1923 - Section 17 , Section 18 , Section 12 , Section 8 , Section 3 , Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 147
Death of workman in an accident during course of employment - Court award Rs. 2.25 lakhs with 9% interest - Insurance Company liable but not amount of interest - The Insurer has a statutory liability to pay interest under Motor Vehicles Act, but there is no statutory liability under Workmen's Compensation Act.
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Important Decision(s)- Compensation under Workmen's Compensation - Insurance company not liable to pay interest.