MANJU SARKAR vs MABISH MIAH .

The Supreme Court held that under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, the principle of notional extension applies, which includes the time and space of employment. The Court found that Sajal Sarkar's death occurred during the course of his employment as a truck driver, thus entitling his dependents to compensation. The Court overturned the lower courts' decisions that denied compensation, emphasizing the need to consider the circumstances of the accident in relation to the employment context.