S.M. Sharmila vs National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of insurance coverage for a vehicle involved in an accident under the Workmen's Compensation Act. The Court held that the vehicle was not insured on the date of the accident, 3rd April 1998, as the insurance policy was valid only from 3rd March 1997 to 2nd March 1998, thus absolving the Insurance Company from liability. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, reversing the Commissioner's award of compensation to the workmen against the Insurance Company.