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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business
Neelanjit Das

Employee died after falling from bus roof while sleeping due to lack of rest room; Gujarat HC upholds Rs 6.52 lakh compensation

When the late Mr Maganbhai arrived at Ghodasar bus station from Mahudha, Gujarat, he was told to stay overnight and return the next morning to cover the Nadiad-Ghodasar route. He followed these instructions and spent the night there. However, Ghodasar bus station didn’t have a rest room and so he decided to sleep on the roof of the bus for the night.

Unfortunately, while changing his sleeping position, he slipped and fell from the roof onto the ground. He suffered multiple injuries and ultimately passed away. This tragic incident took place on May 31, 2008. Maganbhai left behind a wife and two children and at the time of his death, he earned a monthly salary of Rs 9,128.

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