Summary: The Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench, dismissed the appeal filed by National Insurance Co. Ltd., Dimapur, Nagaland, against SMTI. Ezoku‑U and three others, on the grounds that the appeal was barred by limitation. The court also upheld the earlier order rejecting condonation of delay (I.A.(C) No. 108/2025). It directed the Commissioner, Employee’s Compensation, Kohima to disburse the awarded amount, already deposited by the applicant, to the claimants promptly. This content may not be financially relevant.