Authority: High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad
Order Date: 17 June 2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: New India Assurance Co. Ltd.; Respondents: Bhayalubha Bharatsinh and others.
- Appeal No. 768 of 2007 filed under Employees Compensation Act, 1923 concerning a compensation amount below Rs 5,00,000.
- Counsel: Mr. Sandip C. Shah for appellant; Mr. Khushbu D. Chhaya and Mr. Ketan A. Dave for respondents.
- The court considered the small quantum of the claim and the beneficial nature of the Employees Compensation Act.
Final Outcome
- The appeal is dismissed on account of the smallness of the amount (less than Rs 5 lakh).
- The dismissal does not constitute a decision on any legal issue and shall not be treated as precedent.
- Registry directed to return the records and papers to the concerned court immediately.
- The trial court is directed to disburse the compensation deposited by the appellant, after deducting court fees, with interest, upon verification and identification of claimants.
- The appellant retains liberty to revive the appeal if any difficulty arises.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Insurance Compensation