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Bombay High Court holds that a qualified medical practitioner need not have treated the injured worker to issue a valid disability certificate under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923.
Bombay High Court holds that interest under Section 4A(3) of the Employees' Compensation Act begins from the date of accident, not after one month. Key precedent for compensation claims.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds insurers cannot deny liability for deceased agricultural labourers without proving policy breach; burden lies on insurer.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds insurers liable for scheduled injuries under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, even without separate disability certificates or policy terms raised at appeal.