CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT
Prashant Kumar Mishra, J
Mahrin Bai and Another v. Santosh Sahu and Another
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| 1. establishment of the claimants and the context of the accident. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments regarding interest and penalties under compensation law. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 3. court's interpretation of relevant laws regarding compensation and interest. (Para 10 , 12 , 19) |
| 4. importance of adhering to insurance conditions pertaining to licenses. (Para 11 , 14 , 18) |
| 5. final judgment on compensation and interest. (Para 20 , 21) |
1. This appeal is filed under S.30 of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, challenging the judgment / award dated 2.7.2013 passed by the Commissioner, Employee's Compensation, Labour Court, Raipur (hereinafter referred to as 'the Commissioner') in Case No. 113 / WC Act / 2012 (F), whereby the Commissioner awarded a total sum of Rs. 4,48,000 as compensation.
2. Facts relevant for disposal of this appeal are that Mahesh Baghel (now deceased), who was son of appellants - claimants, was employed with the respondent No. 1 as driver of the vehicle Tata Ace bearing registration No. CG 04 - JB 4217. On 20.5.2009 when deceased Mahesh Baghel was on his duty, some dacoits after murdering him looted the vehicle. The incident was reported to concerned police stat
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