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Workmen Compensation Act, 1923

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UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITEDversusBHARATBHAI MANUPRASAD UPADHYAY

38-RULE ABSOLUTE/ALLOWED @ FH

An accident on 21 August 2017 involving a Tavera car resulted in the death of its driver and injuries to passengers. The legal heirs filed a Motor Accident Claim Petition under Section 167 of the Motor Vehicles Act seeking compensation, and the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs.22,03,800 …

MALLIKARJUNA G. HIREMATHversusBRANCH MANAGER, ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.& ANR.

2009 INSC 168Appeal(s) allowed

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 …

OM PARKASH BATISHversusRANJIT @ RANBIR KAUR AND OTHERS

2008 INSC 525Case Allowed

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 …

THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.versusSORUMAI GOGOI AND ORS.

2008 INSC 189Case Allowed

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 …