Remedies of employer against stranger
Section 13 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 deals with remedies of employer against stranger. Where a"[employee] has recovered compensation in respect of any injury caused under circumstances creating a legal liability of some person other than the person by whom the compensation was paid to pay damages in respect thereof, the person by whom the compensation was paid and any person who has b
Where a"[employee] has recovered compensation in respect of any injury caused under circumstances creating a legal liability of some person other than the person by whom the compensation was paid to pay damages in respect thereof, the person by whom the compensation was paid and any person who has been called on to pay an indemnity under section 12 shall be entitled to be indemnified by the person so liable to pay damages as aforesaid.
Section 13, The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Act 8 of 1923).
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Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Employee’s Compensation Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Employee’s Compensation Act is headed "Remedies of employer against stranger". Where a"[employee] has recovered compensation in respect of any injury caused under circumstances creating a legal liability of some person other than the person by whom the compensation was paid to pay damages in respect thereof, the person by whom the compensation was paid and any person who has b
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Employee’s Compensation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Employee’s Compensation Act 13, section 13 Employee’s Compensation Act, section 13 of the Employee’s Compensation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 13 of the Employee’s Compensation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 12 (Contracting), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was the Employee’s Compensation Act enacted?
Employee’s Compensation Act was enacted in 1923 as Act 8 of 1923. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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