Workmen's Compensation Appeal challenging award of compensation. Insurer argued driver had no valid license. Court held insurer's documents rejecting license were inadmissible and claimant's license was valid. Appeal dismissed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK FAO No.437 of 2015
The Divisional Manager, M/s.Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., Lewis Road, Bhubaneswar
…. Appellant
Mr. G.P. Dutta, Advocate
-versus-
…. Rashmi Ranjan Mandal and Another Respondents Mr. J.R. Dash, counsel for Respondent No.1
CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER
16.4.2024
Order No.
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age as 26 years. No infirmity is found in the same to disturb the quantum of compensation.
M.K.Panda
( B.P. Routray)
Judge
Signature Not Verified
Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 18-Apr-2024 14:44:52
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the insurer is liable to indemnify compensation when the driver allegedly lacked a valid driving license at the time of accident?
The Divisional Manager, M/s.Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
Rashmi Ranjan Mandal
Another
B. P. Routray
As recorded by the court registry
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