In Brief
Pratap Singh, an employee, died in a motor vehicle accident. The Workmen's Compensation Commissioner awarded compensation of Rs. 4,03,320 to his legal representatives. The Insurance Company challenged this before the High Court, which set it aside, finding insufficient evidence of employment and restricting the claim to the offending vehicle's insurer. The Supreme Court set aside these restrictions, holding that the Tribunal on remand must conduct an independent inquiry without being bound by the High Court's findings, and may consider claims against all respondents on merits. The appeal was disposed with directions for expeditious hearing.
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