Accident must arise out of and occur during employment

The claim arose from a fatal road accident involving the driver. The deceased was driving the vehicle in connection with his work. The Court found the death occurred during the course of employment. It also found the death arose out of that employment. Both elements supported compensation under the applicable law. The employment finding was based on the case evidence. The High Court’s contrary conclusion was held erroneous. The Commissioner’s award was therefore restored. Panganti Vijaya v. United India Insurance Company Ltd. & Ors. | 2026 INSC 9