T.S. Shylaja vs Oriental Insurance Co. & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the Commissioner for Workmen’s Compensation's award of Rs.4,48,000/- to the appellant, emphasizing that the relationship of employer and employee was established under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. The Court noted that the High Court failed to identify a substantial question of law as required under Section 30(1) of the Act, thus reversing the Commissioner’s decision without proper legal basis. The Supreme Court reinstated the Commissioner’s award, affirming the appellant's entitlement to compensation with interest at 12% per annum.