Characters
Characters
Characters
victim – Rahil
Zeel – company’s lawyer
Swayam: - judge
Bali- colleague 1
Ram – Boss / Rep
Mamta – c 3
Ritwikraj – C2 / narrator
SCENE 1: -
Colleague 1 (Raj): "This office is like a daily soap opera - toxic, dramatic, and no one knows
when it'll end!"
Colleague 2 (Amit): "Tell me about it! It's more stressful than a Saas-Bahu serial. No respect,
just constant drama."
Colleague 3 (Priya): "And the workload! It's like they're preparing us for a 'Khatron Ke
Khiladi' stunt every day."
Employee Defender (Vikram): "Come on, guys, it's not that bad. Think of it as a 'Bigg Boss'
challenge. Survive the tasks, and you'll emerge stronger!"
Colleague 1 (Raj): "This office is a rollercoaster, and I didn't sign up for the ride!"
Colleague 2 (Amit): "More like a horror movie. The only thing missing is the popcorn."
Colleague 3 (Priya): "I feel like we're in a 'Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani,' but nobody's offering any
solutions."
Employee Defender (Vikram): "Hey, it's not all doom and gloom. Think of it as a 'Dhamaal'
movie—chaotic, but in the end, we'll have a good laugh!"
SCENE 2: -
Narrator: "Amidst the relentless chaos of the Indian corporate landscape, tragedy strikes as
Raj, an office employee, suffers a heart attack while diligently working on an upper floor."
[The courtroom is filled with tension as the judge, lawyers, and the parties involved take their
places. The victim, Mr. Sharma, sits on one side, flanked by his lawyer, Mr. Kapoor. On the
other side, the company representative, Mr. Mehra, is accompanied by his lawyer, Ms.
Gupta.]
*Judge:* (wearing a stern expression) Order in the court! We are here today to address the
unfortunate incident that took place at XYZ Industries. Mr. Sharma, please state your case.
*Mr. Sharma:* (nervously) Your Honor, I was working on the upper floor of the factory when
I suddenly had a heart attack and fell. The company's negligence in providing timely medical
assistance led to my injury. I seek rightful compensation as per the Workmen's Compensation
Act.
*Mr. Mehra:* (confidently) Your Honor, we sympathize with Mr. Sharma's condition, but he
had a pre-existing heart condition. The company cannot be held responsible for his health. We
are ready to provide him with ex-gratia payment as a gesture of goodwill.
*Mr. Kapoor:* (aggressively) Your Honor, we have evidence that the company's first aid kit
was empty, and the elevator was out of order on that day. This is a clear case of negligence
under the Factories Act!
*Ms. Gupta:* (counter-arguing) Your Honor, the company had no prior knowledge of Mr.
Sharma's condition. We cannot be expected to predict heart attacks. The ex-gratia payment is
a generous offer.
*Judge:* (raising an eyebrow) Mr. Sharma, can you provide any witnesses to support your
claim?
*Mr. Sharma:* (nodding) Yes, Your Honor, my colleague, Mr. Patel, saw me clutching my
chest before I fell.
*Judge:* (addressing Mr. Patel) Mr. Patel, please take the stand.
*Mr. Patel:* (nervously) Your Honor, I saw Mr. Sharma suddenly clutch his chest and
collapse. There was no immediate medical help available, and we were not provided with
proper training in such situations.
*Judge:* (nodding) Thank you, Mr. Patel. Mr. Mehra, do you have any witnesses to counter
this claim?
*Mr. Mehra:* (nervously) Yes, Your Honor, we have Mr. Gupta, another colleague who was
present that day.
*Judge:* (addressing Mr. Gupta) Mr. Gupta, please take the stand.
*Ms. Gupta:* (questioning) Mr. Gupta, what did you witness on the day of the incident?
*Mr. Gupta:* (confidently) Your Honor, I saw Mr. Sharma eating a samosa just before he fell.
He didn't clutch his chest or show any signs of distress.
*Mr. Kapoor:* (sarcastically) Your Honor, I believe samosas are not known for causing heart
attacks.
*Judge:* (smirking) Order in the court, please! This is a serious matter. We need to focus on
the facts.
*Mr. Sharma:* (defending himself) Your Honor, I had a heart condition, but it was
manageable. It's the company's lack of proper medical facilities that worsened my situation. I
am entitled to compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923.
*Mr. Mehra:* (frustrated) Your Honor, we cannot be held responsible for unforeseen medical
emergencies!
*Judge:* (bangs the gavel) Order! This court has reviewed the evidence and finds that while
Mr. Sharma had a pre-existing condition, the company's negligence in maintaining medical
facilities and ensuring the safety of its employees played a significant role in worsening his
condition. Therefore, the court holds the company liable for compensation.
*Judge:* The compensation shall be calculated according to the provisions of the Workmen's
Compensation Act, taking into account Mr. Sharma's medical expenses, loss of income, and
pain and suffering. This court orders the company to provide Mr. Sharma with fair and just
compensation within 30 days of this judgment.
[Mr. Sharma and his lawyer, Mr. Kapoor, exchange relieved smiles, while Mr. Mehra and Ms.
Gupta look disappointed.]