Under the Workmen's Compensation Act, an employer is liable to pay compensation if a worker's injury arises:
Choose the correct answer
Only due to the employer's proven negligence
Out of and in the course of employment
Only during official working hours on site
Only when it results in permanent total disablement
Correct Answer
B. Out of and in the course of employment
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The two key conditions are 'arising out of employment' (causal connection with work) AND 'in the course of employment' (occurring during employment period). Neither negligence of employer nor severity thresholds are required — the work-injury nexus is sufficient.
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