New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Balwan Singh and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
This is a limitation appeal challenging the High Court's judgment on workmen's compensation. The single judge held that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction under Section 30 of the Act by re-appreciating evidence and assessing disability percentage, which is reserved for the Commissioner after statutory appeal.
What did the court decide?
Limitation appeal allowed; order dated 29.10.2015 set aside and case remanded for fresh disposal.