In BELI RAM vs RAJINDER KUMAR & ANR., the sole question of law for consideration before the Supreme Court in the appeals was whether in case of a valid driving licence, if the licence has expired, the insured is absolved of its liability. The driver of a commercial vehicle met with an accident resulting in 20% permanent disability. The first respondent herein filed a petition under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 impleading the appellant and second respondent herein – the insurance company which had insured the vehicle. These proceedings resulted in an award by the Commissioner on 8.12.2004 granting Rs. 94,464/- for the injuries suffered and Rs.67,313/- towards medical expenses of the first respondent. The amounts awarded were to carry interest @ 9 per cent per annum from the date of filing of the application till the date of payment. The compensation amount was mulled on to the second respondent as insurer, while the interest was directed to be paid by the appellant herei...
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