LAWS(GAU)-2012-12-32

SANTI RANI DEBNATH Vs. ANIL CHANDRA SAHA

Decided On December 18, 2012
SANTI RANI DEBNATH Appellant
V/S
ANIL CHANDRA SAHA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal, under Section 30 of the Workmen's Compensation Act, has been admitted by this Court for hearing on the following substantial question of law. "Whether a death caused due to illness arising out of and in course of employment of the workman could be termed as an accidental death within the meaning of Section 3 of the Workmen's compensation Act."

(2.) Heard learned senior counsel, Mr. S Deb assisted by learned counsel, Mr. M K Roy for the appellants and learned counsel, Mr. A Gon Choudhury for the respondent No.2, the New India Assurance Company Ltd.

(3.) Respondent Nos.1 and 3 have chosen to remain absent.