Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-11
SHANTILATA SETHY vs M/S DIVISIONAL MANAGER THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/21811
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHANTILATA SETHY
- Respondent
- M/S DIVISIONAL MANAGER THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LTD
- Author
- A.S. BOPANNA THE CHIEF
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for a worker who suffered injuries due to negligence during the course of employment. The court emphasized the employer's liability under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, and upheld the claim for damages, awarding a compensation amount to the injured worker. The judgment reinforced the principle that employers must ensure a safe working environment for their employees.