FA/294/2026

NEUTRAL CITATION C/FA/294/2026 JUDGMENT DATED: 09/02/2026 2026:GUJHC:11386 IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD R/FIRST APPEAL NO. 294 of 2026 With CIVIL APPLICATION (FOR STAY) NO. 1 of 2021 In R/FIRST APPEAL NO. 294 of 2026 FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE: HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE M. K. THAKKER ========================================================== Approved for Reporting Yes No NO ========================================================== NEPTUNE TEXTILE MILLS LTD Versus GALIBEN KANTIBHAI DABHI & ORS. ========================================================== Appearance: MR HAMESH C NAIDU(5335) for the Appellant(s) No. 1 ========================================================== CORAM:HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE M. K. THAKKER Date : 09/02/2026 ORAL JUDGMENT 1 The present First Appeal is filed by the appellant, who was the original opponent in Workmen’s Compensation Case (Fatal) No. 55 of 2003 filed before the learned Employees’ Compensation Commissioner, Ahmedabad, under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. By judgment and award dated 16.03.2020, the learned Commissioner awarded compensation of Rs. 2,30,255/- along with simple interest at the rate of 12% per annum from 16.08.2002 till i