NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD. vs P. KANTHA . — SLP(C) No. 4828/2006

Summary: The Supreme Court dismissed National Insurance Co. Ltd.'s special leave petition on 24/03/2006, finding no grounds to interfere with the High Court of Madras's interim order. The Court upheld the High Court's direction to disburse 50% of the deposited amount to claimants P. Kantha and others, with the remaining 50% retained in fixed deposit. The Court rejected the petitioner's apprehension that claimants could seek release of the balance amount, holding that the High Court's order did not permit such relief. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.