M/S Charms Cards Pvt Ltd vs Vinod Kanwar & Ors
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Case Significance
M/S Charms Cards Pvt Ltd vs Vinod Kanwar & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2025 (citation: ik-167266118). Appeal under Section 30 of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 against an award granting compensation to the family of a deceased mason (Sultan Singh) who allegedly died from a fall at a godown construction site. The court found that the claimants' evidence was perverse and affirmatively negated their case — the employer's balance sheet showed no construction activity during the relevant period, and witnesses lacked personal knowledge of the incident. The appeal was allowed and the compensa The case was heard by Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha. Counsel appearing: Chandan Prajapati (counsel for respondent), Pratima N. Lakra (counsel for respondent), R. K. Nain (counsel for respondent), Shraddha Bhargava (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Appeal under Section 30 of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 against an award granting compensation to the family of a deceased mason (Sultan Singh) who allegedly died from a fall at a godown construction site. The court found that the claimants' evidence was perverse and affirmatively negated their case — the employer's balance sheet showed no construction activity during the relevant period, and witnesses lacked personal knowledge of the incident. The appeal was allowed and the compensation award set aside.
What was the outcome of M/S Charms Cards Pvt Ltd vs Vinod Kanwar & Ors?
Appeal under Section 30 of the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923 against an award granting compensation to the family of a deceased mason (Sultan Singh) who allegedly died from a fall at a godown cons...
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