Alok Kumar Ghosh vs The New India Assurance Company Ltd

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a High Court order modifying a Workmen’s Compensation claim, which directed the employer to pay compensation and seek reimbursement from the insurer. The court upheld the order affirming the compensation amount of Rs. 2,58,336 with statutory interest, emphasizing the insurer's liability under the Employee’s Compensation Act. The judgment clarified the procedural and substantive aspects of employer and insurer responsibilities in workmen's compensation claims. The case underscores the enforceability of compensation awards and the insurer's obligation to reimburse the employer.