[215] The New In Bishan Sing Coram : Present: PANKAJ J [1] 22.12.1995 Compensa [2] to liability under Sect [3] answered versus Pre [4] absolved o Insurance C [5] [6] disposed o 16.02.2026 ‘R. Sharma' IN THE HIGH COURT OF AT CHANDIGA FAO-1599 Date of De New India Assurance Company Limite versus an Singh and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PA Ms. Vibha Dhiman, Advocate **** KAJ JAIN, J. (ORAL) Insurance Company is in ap 2.1995 passed by the Commiss pensation Act, 1923. The issue raised by the Insu ability to pay statutory interest as w r Section 4A of 1923 Act. The issue is no more res ered by the Supreme Court in the Prem Devi’ reported as 1997 AIR In view of the above, the lved of the liability to pay penalty rance Company has to shoulder liabi Disposed off accordingly. All pending miscellaneous ed off. .2026 Whether speaking/ reasoned Whether reportable T OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA DIGARH 1599-1996 (O&M) of Decision : 16.02.2026 Limited …Appellant ….Respondents PANKAJ JAIN ocate for the appellant. in appeal, aggrieved of Order date mmissioner under the Workmen e Insurance Company is with respe st as well as penalty as contemplate s integra. The same has bee in the case of ‘Ved Prakash Gar 97 AIR (SC) 3854. , the Insurance Company though penalty i.e. ₹ 21,117/-, however, th er liability to pay interest. neous application(s), if any, stand (PANKAJ JAIN) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No er dated rkmen’s respect mplated as been h Garg ough is ver, the , stands RAJNEESH SHARMA 2026.02.23 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document