Div.Manager, National Insuranc v. Kunti Devi And Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Search terms: Workmen's Compensation Act 1923; Section 2(n) deletion; 2000 Amendment Act; amendment dated 08.12.2000; definition of 'workman'; driver recruited in connection with motor vehicle; helper, mechanic, cleaner; daily-basis / non-permanent employment; employer's liability insurance; appeal under Section 30(1)(a)(aa); Workmen's Compensation Commissioner Dhanbad; W.C. Case No. 12/2008; compensation Rs. 3,56,980/-; truck JH 09H-4751; accident 16.01.2008; National Insurance Company Ltd.; High Court of Jharkhand, 2025. Relevant when contesting or defending whether a casual/daily-wage driver qualifies as a 'workman' under the post-2000-amendment Workmen's Compensation Act, and on insurers' appeals against Commissioners' awards.
What did the court decide?
None to the appellant; the impugned compensation award of Rs. 3,56,980/- remains undisturbed; pending I.A. disposed of.