POONAM DEVI vs ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

The Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision, affirming that the death of the employee occurred in the course of employment and arose out of it, thus entitling the legal heirs to compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. The court emphasized that activities incidental to employment, such as fetching water, are covered under the Act. The judgment reinstated the compensation awarded by the Workmen’s Compensation Commissioner, including interest and penalties.