Supreme Court of India · 2023-08-23
SMT. DARIYAO KANWAR vs M/S. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/24698
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SMT. DARIYAO KANWAR
- Respondent
- M/S. UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH BINDAL HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined an appeal against a High Court decision regarding compensation awarded under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923. The deceased, a truck driver, died suddenly while on duty, and the claimants sought compensation, which was granted by the Commissioner. The Court analyzed the facts surrounding the death and the legal provisions for compensation, ultimately upholding the award. The judgment emphasizes the importance of timely compensation for work-related deaths and the application of the relevant statutory provisions.