The Supreme Court slammed insurance firms for filing frivolous appeals, emphasizing that delays in compensation cannot be justified on technical grounds. The Bench ruled, “Insurer would be liable to indemnify the employer” under the Employees’ Compensation Act.
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that a wife can file for maintenance under Section 125 CrPC against her minor husband. However, the legal liability to pay arises only after the husband attains the age of majority.
