Principal employer is liable to compensate a worker engaged by the contractor
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: An appeal filed by the Executive Engineer against the award of compensation passed in favour of Respondent
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Compensation awarded under Employees’ Compensation Act in lieu of death in vehicular accident cannot be treated as taxable income
Himachal Pradesh High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vivek Singh Thakur, J. upheld the decision of the Commissioner directing the
Minor granted compensation in light of domestic animal acting “contra naturum”
High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division: In a landmark judgment delivered by M.J. Lowe J., in the case of a
Centre & States must stop passing on the burden on one another for time-bound payment of wages: SC
Supreme Court: The bench of Madan B. Lokur and NV Ramana, JJ directed the the Ministry of Rural Development to prepare an
Petition seeking compensation dismissed in light of illegal occupation of land
High Court of Jammu And Kashmir: While deciding upon the present writ petition wherein the petitioners have prayed that the respondents be
Denial of boarding flight due to overbooking does not limit any consumer redressal action preferred by aggrieved
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Vibhu Bakhru, J., disposed of a petition before it impugning para 3.2 of
Non-deposit of compensation under Section 31 of LA Act, 1894 does not result in lapse of acquisition under 2013 Act
Supreme Court: In the case where the Court was deciding the issue relating to interpretation of section 24 of the Right to
Court may award compensation greater than the one demanded by claimant if it deems it fit to do so
High Court of Judicature at Madras: S. Vimala J. recently dealt with an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act
Consumer forum fines wedding photographer for depriving groom of the enjoyment of marriage photos
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Delhi: A Bench comprising of N.K. Sharma (President) and Ms. Sonica Mehrotra of the forum delivered a
Insurance company to pay, even if the accident occurs abroad
Punjab & Haryana High Court: In its recent order, the Court ruled that the insurance company is bound to pay compensation for
Human Rights Commission has only recommendation powers, cannot grant compensation
Chhattisgarh High Court: In a recent order given by the Bench of Sanjay K. Agrawal J., it was held that the Human
Future income of salaried or self-employed person to be considered while computing compensation under MV Act
Supreme Court: In reference relating to the computation of compensation under Sections 163-A and 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV
State Information Commission can impose penalty or order compensation only when applicant suffers loss or detriment
Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Devan Ramchandran, J. dealt with a writ petition filed by the State Public
Compensation under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 can be claimed within 2 years from the death of the person
Supreme Court: Determining the period of limitation for filing a suit or claim under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855, the bench of
Transporter being an agent of the owner of property cannot claim compensation under S. 166, MV Act for damage to property
Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in a miscellaneous first appeal filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,
2002 Gujarat Riots: Gujarat HC order directing State Govt to pay compensation for destruction of religious structures set aside; Govt. Scheme accepted
Supreme Court: The bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and PC Pant, J set aside the Gujarat High Court order directing the Gujarat
10-year-old rape survivor, who’s plea to terminate her pregnancy was dismissed, to receive Rs. 10 Lakh compensation
Supreme Court: The 10-year-old girl, who’s plea to terminate her pregnancy was refused by the Supreme Court on 28.07.2017, will receive Rs.
Madhya Pradesh Government directed to disburse compensation amount to families of victims of 1984 riots within 6 weeks
Madhya Pradesh High Court: The Court directed the State Government to pay the compensation promised to the families of the victims of
Bombay HC orders Maharashtra Govt. to pay compensation of Rs. 6 lakhs for wrongful prosecution of petitioner for murder
Bombay High Court: In a petition claiming damages for facing wrongful criminal prosecution for ten years of petitioner’s life and praying for action
S. 167 of Motor Vehicles Act bars dual claim of compensation, both under Employees Compensation Act as well as MV Act
Karnataka High Court: While delivering the judgment in a Miscellaneous First Appeal under Section 173(1) of the MV Act, against the judgment