Dhropadabai & Ors vs M/S. Technocraft Toolings

The Supreme Court held that the legal heirs of a deceased employee are entitled to compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, despite the employee being insured under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. The Court reaffirmed that the death of the employee occurred in the course of employment, thus satisfying the criteria for compensation under Section 3 of the 1923 Act. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, and the award of the labour Court was restored, mandating the employer to pay the compensation amount.