KAMLA CHATURVEDI vs NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. .

The Supreme Court held that under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, the insurance company is not liable to pay interest on compensation awarded unless explicitly stated in the contract. The Court affirmed the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling that the insurance company was not liable for interest payments, referencing the precedent set in New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Harshadbhai Amrutbhai Modhiya [2006(5) SCC 192]. The outcome was that the High Court's decision was upheld, relieving the insurance company of interest liability.