COMMANDING OFFICER RAILWAY PROTECTION SPECIAL FORCE MUMBAI vs BHAVNABEN DINSHBHAI BHABHOR .

The Supreme Court examined whether a deceased Railway Protection Force constable, who died in an accident during employment, qualifies as a 'workman' under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. The High Court had dismissed the appeal challenging the Workmen Compensation Commissioner's order, which recognized the claim. The Court analyzed the status of armed forces personnel under the Act and upheld the claim for compensation, emphasizing the importance of the employment relationship in determining coverage under the Act.