M.Amirthavalli, v. Union of India, Rep by Its
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought compensation for her son's death in Qatar. Court noted external affairs ministry's reply stating no insurance liability for suicide/off-duty death and dues already released. Writ petition closed pending further instructions.
What did the court decide?
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What the court decided
W.P(MD)No.5056 of 2018
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 19.01.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
W.P(MD)No.5056 of 2018 and WMP(MD) Nos.5023 & 5024 of 2018
M.Amirthavalli ... Petitioner
Vs
1.Union of India, Rep by Its, Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, South Block, New Delhi -110 011.
2.The First Secretary(Cons), Embassy of India, Villa No.19, Street No.828, Area No.42, Wadi Alneel, Old Hilal Area, P.O.Box No.2788, Doha-Quatar..
3.The Commissioner Of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non Resident Tamils, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai -5.
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Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether compensation is payable under insurance or the Workmen's Compensation Act for death by suicide/hanging occurring during off-duty hours.
Whether the Ministry of External Affairs is liable to provide insurance money or leave salary for the petitioner's deceased son.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M. Amirthavalli
- respondent
Union of India, Rep by Its, Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs
- respondent
The First Secretary(Cons), Embassy of India
- respondent
The Commissioner Of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non Resident Tamils
- respondent
The District Collector, Sivagangai District
Case details
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