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Accidents happening while meeting emergency

Accidents happening while meeting emergency :

Section –  51D. An accident happening to an [employee ] in or about any pre­mises at which he is for the time being employed for the purpose of his employer’s trade or business shall be deemed to arise out of and in the course of his employment, if it happens while he is taking steps, on an actual or supposed emergency at those premises, to rescue, succor or pro­tect persons who are, or are thought to be or possibly to be, injured or imperilled, or to avert or minimise serious damage to property.]