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flag Supreme Court rules employers, not insurers, must pay penalties for delayed worker compensation under 1923 law.

flag The Supreme Court ruled that employers, not insurance companies, are liable for penalties when delaying compensation payments under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, affirming the law's purpose to ensure timely redress for workers or their families. flag The court emphasized that statutory obligations cannot be bypassed by private contracts, directing employers to pay penalties within eight weeks. flag The decision reinforces worker protection and accountability, ensuring swift justice regardless of administrative delays.

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