Reviewed case brief
Saurashtra Salt Manufacturing Co. v. Bai Valu Raja
AIR 1958 SC 881
## Summary
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1958
- Subjects
- Labour Law II
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Rule established
Snake bite at workplace arises out of employment where the work environment exposes workers to such risks. Employment need not be the direct cause; increased exposure through employment is sufficient.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
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