The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has held that an insurance company can be made a party to a compensation claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (now the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923) and can be directed to pay the compensation, jointly and severally with the employer. A bench comprising Justice Manoj
Insurer Can Be Made Jointly and Severally Liable with Employer Under Workmen’s Compensation Act: Supreme Court
