B.E.S.T. Undertaking, Bombay v. Agnes
AIR 1964 SC 193 · Supreme Court of India
Notional extension of employment covered a bus driver killed while going home by a route reasonably incidental to duty.
Unit II · Labour Law – II
Employees' Compensation Act, 1923: arising out of and in the course of employment
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 | 2(1)(dd) | Employee |
| Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 | 3 | Employer's liability for compensation |
| Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 | 4 | Amount of compensation |
| Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 | 4A | Penalty for default in payment |
Landmark cases
Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co. (P) Ltd. v. Ibrahim Mahommed Issak
AIR 1970 SC 1906 · Supreme Court of India
Compensation requires a causal connection between the accident and employment; mere death while employed is not enough.
Saurashtra Salt Manufacturing Co. v. Bai Valu Raja
AIR 1958 SC 881 · Supreme Court of India
The theory of notional extension does not cover a workman who has left the employment premises and is on a public road as a member of the public.