2026 LLR WEB 895 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT In ECA matters, insurer must pay compensation despite absence of driving licence and recover from vehicle owner. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION - Death of workman - Course of employment - Absence of driving licence - Liability of insurer - Pay and recover - Section 30(1) of the Employees' Compensation Act,...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 894 - KARNATAKA HIGH COURT Medical evidence establishing grievous brain injury to a workman sustained during employment justifies assessment of 90% physical disability. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION - Physical disability - Quantum of compensation - Section 4 of the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 - Workman employed as driver sustained grievous injuries to th...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 893 - JHARKHAND HIGH COURT Renewal of conductor's licence post-accident does not disprove 100% functional disability under the Employees Compensation Act. EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION - Section 30 - Functional disability - 100% disability - Conductor - Fracture of both legs - Renewal of licence - Driving licence - Substantial question of law - Just compe...... read full judgement

2026 LLR WEB 892 - JHARKHAND HIGH COURT Non-implementation of industrial award raises disputed facts not amenable to quashing under Section 482 Cr.P.C. INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES - Non-implementation of award - Section 29 read with Sections 18 and 32 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Cognizance - Section 482 Cr.P.C. - Quashing - BCCL management, i...... read full judgement