The concepts of 'gross misconduct' as used in [name withheld] v ANI Corporation Ltd and 'serious and wilful misconduct' under s 7(3) of the Workmen's Compensation Act (NT) are not different; an employee who suffers serious and permanent disablement is not taken outside the course of employment by such misconduct. A magistrate assessing lump sum redemption of weekly payments must explain the basis for the assessment and consider relevant factors including likely return to work, nature of work, likely earnings, and interruptions from future medical procedures; failure to do so is an error of law.
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