MORGINA BEGUM vs MANAGING DIR., HANUMA PLANTATION LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the Commissioner, Workmen’s Compensation, Tezpur had jurisdiction to entertain the claim petition under Section 21(1) of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, as the accident occurred within the jurisdiction of Nagaon. The Court found that the High Court erred in setting aside the Commissioner’s order based on jurisdictional grounds, emphasizing that the claimants were entitled to compensation regardless of their residence at the time of filing. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the compensation awarded by the Commissioner.