Supreme Court of India · 2022-02-16
ARJUN vs IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/33900
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ARJUN
- Respondent
- IFFCO TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the assessment of disability under the Employees Compensation Act. The appellant, who suffered an amputation of his right upper limb, initially claimed total disablement, which was upheld by the Commissioner for Workmen’s Compensation. However, the High Court reduced the disability assessment to 70% partial permanent disability. The Supreme Court's ruling emphasizes the need for accurate assessment of disability in compensation claims.