DIVISIONAL MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD. Vs. SABITRI DEVI
LAWS(JHAR)-2006-2-59
HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND
Decided on February 27,2006

DIVISIONAL MANAGER, UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD. Appellant
VERSUS
SABITRI DEVI Respondents

JUDGEMENT

- (1.) HEARD the counsel for the appellant in the limitation matter being I.A. No. 2504 of 2005. The delay in filing the appeal is condoned and the petition for condonation of delay (I.A. No. 2504 of 2005) stands disposed of.
(2.) THIS appeal is directed against the Judgment and Award dated 30.5.2005 passed by the Commissioner in W.C. Case No. 21 of 2001, whereby a sum of Rs. 2,30,212.50 has been awarded on account of death of Arjun Ram, driver. It has not been disputed that Arjun Ram while driving the truck during the course of employment, received a severe heart attack resulting in his death.
(3.) LEARNED counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant submitted that the Insurance Company is not liable to pay compensation in case of death ')f workman in course of employment unless he suffers physical injury.;


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