New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Yashpal, a supervisor at a construction company in Bhalswa, was having just another workday in Delhi on 22 June 2010 when things took a turn for the worse during his lunch break. An iron rod fell upon him from a mobile cane, resulting in the amputation of his left leg.

Since the accident occurred at his place of employment and the resultant injuries hindered his abilities, Yashpal filed an application seeking compensation.

Under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923, the insurance company was directed to pay Yashpal Rs.7.86 lakh at 12% per annum, with effect from 22 July 2010, according to a 2016 order of the Commissioner of Employees' Compensation, Delhi.

However, to avoid paying the compensation, the insurance c...