In Brief
A driver was injured in a workplace accident in March 2013 while employed and driving a company vehicle. He claimed compensation under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923 from his employer and insurer. The Employees' Compensation Commissioner awarded him Rs 8,70,576. The insurance company appealed to the High Court, which allowed the appeal and dismissed the claim on lack of territorial jurisdiction—but without hearing the driver. The Supreme Court held this violated natural justice, set aside the High Court judgment, and remanded the case for the High Court to rehear the appeal fairly, allowing the driver's appeal.
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