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“Supreme Court Rules Commuting Accidents Covered Under Employment Compensation”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Supreme Court held that accidents occurring while commuting to or from work are deemed to arise out of and in the course of employment under the Employees\u2019 Compensation Act, 1923, provided a nexus between the accident and employment is established. The Court reversed the High Court\u2019s decision and restored the compensation awarded to the deceased watchman\u2019s family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Court:<\/strong>
Supreme Court of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case:<\/strong>
Daishala & Ors. vs. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. & Anr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date of Judgement:<\/strong>
28th July, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Act:<\/strong>
Employees\u2019 Compensation Act, 1923 (formerly Workmen\u2019s Compensation Act, 1923)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Supreme Court Rules Commuting Accidents Covered Under Employment Compensation” The Supreme Court held that accidents occurring while commuting to or from work are deemed to arise out of and in the course of employment under the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923, provided a nexus between the accident and employment is established. 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