Workmen Compensation Act, 1923

The appellant, Om Parkash Batish, owned a residential building and had engaged a casual worker, Ram Lal, for a short period to carry out repair work. While on the roof of an adjoining textile mill, Ram Lal suffered an electric shock and died. The respondents filed a claim for compensation under the Workmen Compensation…

Bipul Gogoi, employed as a driver, disappeared on 9 October 1996 and was later declared a proclaimed offender for absconding with the vehicle. His parents claimed compensation under the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, asserting his death in the course of employment. The Commissioner and the High Court awarded compensat…

The deceased, a driver employed by the appellant, was directed to take a vehicle with passengers to a temple. While at the temple he slipped on the steps of a pond and drowned. His wife claimed compensation under the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923, alleging that the death occurred in the course of and arising out of hi…