Under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 the 'theory of notional extension of employment' in case of personal injury to the employee means that -

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(A) The personal injury must be caused by an accident

(B) The injury must be caused in the course of employment

(C) There must be nexus between the time and place of the accident and the employment

(D) The employer shall not be liable if the employee at the time of accident was under the influence of drink or drugs.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (C)

Official answer key: (C).

Topics: Employees' Compensation Act, 1923