In Brief
An employer with a valid expired driving licence claim was found liable under the Workmen's Compensation Act. The Supreme Court held that a vehicle owner who initially verifies a driver's licence cannot absolve themselves of responsibility by failing to check whether the licence was subsequently renewed. While both the driver's negligence and the employer's lack of care may be present, under the Compensation Act—which provides immediate limited relief rather than fault-based recovery—the employer remains liable. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the employer's obligation to maintain reasonable oversight of driver credentials.",
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