2026 LLR WEB 783 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Insurer's liability under Employees' Compensation Act is limited to indemnification per policy terms; interest and medical expenses excluded by policy cannot be fastened on insurer. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION Insurance Indemnity Section 4, 4-A and 17 of Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 Exclusion clause Medical expenses Interest Policy conditions The claimant, a...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 782 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Insurer's liability under EC Act limited to contractual indemnification; interest, medical expenses and wages beyond policy declaration not recoverable from insurer. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, 1923 Sections 4, 4-A, 17 Contract of insurance Indemnification Exclusion clauses Medical expenses Interest Wages The claimant was employed as a helper und...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 781 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Acquittal in criminal proceedings does not automatically exonerate a workman in domestic enquiry; proof in disciplinary proceedings is by preponderance of probability, not beyond reasonable doubt. DOMESTIC ENQUIRY Eve-teasing Disciplinary proceedings Preponderance of probability Non-production of original complaint Acquittal in criminal case Discrimination between co-delinquents Pro...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 780 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Forfeiture of gratuity post-superannuation is permissible. GRATUITY Forfeiture Post-superannuation dismissal Domestic inquiry Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Appellate Authority Controlling Authority Delay condonation Remand The respondent-employe...... read full judgement