M/S. Sunil Industries vs Ram Chander Pradhan & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the applicability of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, to the case of a press operator who sustained injuries while working, rejecting the appellant's argument that the Act did not apply due to the nature of the establishment. The Court clarified that the definition of 'workman' under Section 2(n) of the Act does not limit claims to those employed in factories as defined by the Factories Act, 1948. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the compensation claim was dismissed, affirming the Commissioner's order for compensation and penalty.