National Insurance Company Limited vs Birender Kumar Tiwari & Anr

ik-87825984 Delhi High Court 26 February 2026 • 8 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (7)

Deepansh Sharma Counsel Appellant Mayank Goswami Counsel Respondent Nitesh Kumar Counsel Respondent Shagun Shahi Counsel Appellant Shubham Sharma Counsel Appellant Shwetank Sharma Counsel Respondent Sumit Prasad Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

National Insurance Company Limited Appellant Birender Kumar Tiwari Respondent

Case Significance

National Insurance Company Limited vs Birender Kumar Tiwari & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 26, 2026 (citation: ik-87825984). National Insurance Company appealed against an Employee's Compensation award directing payment of Rs 3,67,819 with 12% interest for injuries sustained by a mechanic employed in the construction business since 2007, earning Rs 14,000 per month. The insurer argued there was no loss of earning capacity and that no intimation of the accident was given, but the court found the Commissioner's findings were correct and a communication dated 21.05.2013 bearing the insurer's acknowledgment stamp prove The case was heard by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri.

Summary

National Insurance Company appealed against an Employee's Compensation award directing payment of Rs 3,67,819 with 12% interest for injuries sustained by a mechanic employed in the construction business since 2007, earning Rs 14,000 per month. The insurer argued there was no loss of earning capacity and that no intimation of the accident was given, but the court found the Commissioner's findings were correct and a communication dated 21.05.2013 bearing the insurer's acknowledgment stamp proved due intimation. The appeal was dismissed and the deposited amount was directed to be released to the workman forthwith.

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