Loading And Unloading Workers Are Employees Under MV Act And Entitled To Compensation For Accidents Under Employees Compensation Act: Kerala High Court

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Case Summary: Abdul Razaque O.V., a loading and unloading worker for a tipper lorry owned by United India Insurance Company Limited, suffered injuries when a coconut tree being loaded fell on him. Seeking compensation, he filed an application under the Employees Compensation Act, 1923. Insurance Dispute: The insurance company, while admitting the policy, contested liability,… Read more »