High Court of Karnataka Upholds Employer's Liability for Workman's Death by Assault at Construction Site Under Employees' Compensation Act, 1923. Assault by strangers during working hours constitutes an accident arising out of and in the course of employment, and the employer is liable to pay compensation under Section 3 of the Act.
26 Jul 2019The case involves a writ petition filed by Somu, the landlord of a construction site, challenging an order dated 13.05.2015 passed by the IX Additiona...




