FULMATI DHRAMDEV YADAV & ANR. versus NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. & ANR.

FULMATI DHRAMDEV YADAV & ANR. versus NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. & ANR.

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the High Court erred in entertaining the appeal without framing any substantial question of law under Section 30 and impermissibly reappreciating facts; the Commissioner's factual findings that the deceased was an employee and entitled to compensation were a...

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Parties
Appellant: Fulmati Dhramdev Yadav & Anr.; Respondent: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 September 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal No. 4713 of 2023 / Appeal to the Supreme Court; Judgment Delivered
Outcome
Appeal allowed; judgment of the High Court set aside; order of the Commissioner restored.
Legal Topics
Substantial Question of Law, Scope of Appellate Review, Perversity of Findings, Beneficial Construction of Social Welfare Legislation, Compensation and Penalty
Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 Employees Compensation Act, 1923 Appeal Under Section 30 Insurance Liability Employer Employee Relationship Substantial Question of Law Scope of Appellate Review Perversity of Findings +2 more

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Parties

Fulmati Dhramdev Yadav & Anr.

Appellant

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal No. 4713 of 2023 / Appeal to the Supreme Court; Judgment Delivered

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the deceased was an employee of the employer at the time of death
  2. 2 Whether the accident occurred in the course of employment
  3. 3 Whether the High Court could entertain the appeal absent a substantial question of law under Section 30

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the High Court erred in entertaining the appeal without framing any substantial question of law under Section 30 and impermissibly reappreciating facts; the Commissioner's factual findings that the deceased was an employee and entitled to compensation were a possible view and not perverse, so the Commissioner's award was restored.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; judgment of the High Court set aside; order of the Commissioner restored.

Orders

  • Appeal allowed
  • Order passed by the Commissioner in W.C.F.C. No.08/10 is restored