2026 LLR WEB 990 (DELHI HIGH COURT)
Findings of fact recorded by the Commissioner under the Employees Compensation Act, including on employer-employee relationship, are not open to interference in a Section 30 appeal absent perversity or absence of evidence.

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION - Appeal under Section 30 - Scope of interference - Employer-employee relationship - Afterthought defence - Insurer's liability - Section 30, Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 - Deceased, employed as a driver of a tractor owned by respondent no. 2, died in a road accident while driving the insured vehicle; his widow's claim was allowed by the Commissioner; the insurer appealed contending absence of employer-employee relationship, while the employer, who led no evidence before the Commissioner, had claimed in cross-examination......... subscribe to read more..