Supreme Court of India
Smt. Dariyao Kanwar & Ors. v. M/s United India Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr.
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What the Court ordered
For the reasons stated above, we fi nd merit in the present appeal.
Judgment, page 7
From the headnote
Issue for consideration: While driving vehicle, health of the driver deteriorated, he parked his vehicle and died. Whether such untoward mishap can reasonably be described as an accident, attributable to the nature of employment. Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 – Appellants-claimants fi led application before the Commissioner seeking compensation under the 1923 Act – Compensation of ` 3,26,140/- was granted – However, the view of the High Court was that there is no relationship between the death and the work being done by the deceased – High Court held order of the Commissioner unsustainable…
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