For the purposes of this Act, an accident arising in the course of 7[an employee’s] employment shall be presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, also to have arisen out of that employment.
Section 51A: Presumption as to accident arising in course of employment
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948State Act of Bihar · Act 34 of 1948
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Section | 51A |
| Marginal note | Presumption as to accident arising in course of employment |
| Jurisdiction | State of Bihar |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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