Reviewed case brief

Saurashtra Salt Manufacturing Co. v. Bai Valu Raja

AIR 1958 SC 881

## Summary

compensationsnake-bitearising-out-of-employmentincreased-risksalt-pans
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.

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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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