Panganti Vijaya v. United India Insurance Co. Ltd., 2026 INSC 9 - Workman’s Compensation Act
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Workman’s Compensation Act, 1923 - No legal aspects discussed- The Supreme Court restored the Workmen’s Compensation award to appellant, holding that deceased driver was employed by the vehicle owner and died in the course of employment. It set aside the High Court’s reversal, noting the owner’s later sworn admission and directed release of the deposited compensation with 12% interest. (Para 3.3)
Case Info
Case Details
- Case name: Panganti Vijaya v. United India Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors.
- Neutral citation: 2026 INSC 9.
- Coram: Vikram Nath, J.; Augustine George Masih, J.
- Judgment date: January 5, 2026.
Citations and Case Laws
The judgment text does not cite other cases or precedents. It turns on appreciation of evidence and corrections to the High Court’s findings without referencing reported authorities.
Statutes/Laws Referred
- Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (now Employees’ Compensation Act): invoked for the claim and award of compensation, including interest at 12% per annum.
