Question

Principle: An employer is liable for an injury caused to an employee in the course of the employment.
Facts: ‘A’ and ‘B’ were working in a factory as unskilled laborers. A was carrying a basket of stones on his head. B was sitting on the ground. When A crossed B, all of a sudden a stone fell down from the basket and hit B on his head. B died instantaneously.

• A. The employer will be liable
• B. The employer will not be liable
• C. A will be liable
• D. Both employer and A will be liable

Hint:

Employers are always liable for accidents that occur during the course of their employee's work.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

According to the principle, an employer is responsible for the injuries caused to an employee while they are performing their duties in the course of employment. In this case, ‘A’ was carrying stones as part of his work, and the accident occurred during the course of his employment, resulting in ‘B’s death. The employer is legally liable for any injury or death resulting from the employee's work, as it occurred during the work process.
Thus, the correct answer is (A). The employer is liable for the injury caused during the course of employment.
Option (B) is incorrect because the employer is always responsible for accidents that occur during the course of employment. Option (C) is incorrect because although A is directly involved, the employer holds the responsibility for accidents in the workplace. Option (D) is incorrect because the employer’s liability takes precedence over the individual actions of the worker in this context.