Supreme Court Suggests Amendment To Employees Compensation Act To Include 'Adult Widowed Sister' In Definition Of ‘Dependent’

The Supreme Court suggested the legislature amend the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923 to include an adult widowed sister within the definition of “dependent.” The Court noted that the current definition is outdated and fails to reflect modern social realities where dependents may vary beyond traditional family roles. Though it did not alter the law itself, the Court’s observation underlines its commitment to social justice and equitable coverage for those genuinely dependent on a deceased employee’s income.