Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 8 July 2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: New India Assurance Co. Ltd., represented by counsel P.K. Mahali.
- Respondents: Rabi Jali and another, represented by counsel P.K. Mishra.
- The appeal challenged the judgment dated 18 February 2026 of the Commissioner for Employee's Compensation‑cum‑Divisional Labour Commissioner, Cuttack (E.C. Case No.346 D of 2013), which awarded Rs 17,71,083 (including interest) to the claimant for injuries sustained while employed as a helper on truck registration OR‑21‑6741.
- The claimant later indicated that a consolidated sum of Rs 10,50,000 would satisfy his claim.
- The entire compensation amount had already been deposited before the Commissioner; the Court considered the claimant’s reduced amount and the insurer’s lack of objection.
Final Outcome
- The Court determined the reduced compensation of Rs 10,50,000, to be disbursed to the claimant along with accrued interest within two months of the order.
- The balance of the originally deposited amount, together with proportionate accrued interest, shall be refunded to New India Assurance.
- The direction for payment of penal interest and any penalty was expressly waived.
- The appeal is disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Compensation, Insurance, Court Order