Is natural death covered in the workmen compensation Act?

Sir, 1 employee of 44 years of age, was working in a company for 3 years. his monthly gross pay was 120000 INR, net pay was 95000 INR He died of natural death in hotel - heart attack. Does the employer is entitled to pay compensation as per the act? Kindly advise

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 27 Jan 2024

Recently, the Bombay High Court has found that death from heart failure at work qualifies as an employment injury and has directed Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIS) to reimburse the 40-year-old housewife whose husband passed away from cardiac arrest in a factory within a month of the claim being made. This matter requires an expert lawyer and to hire a good lawyer for filing compensation in the respective court contact Lead India on our helpline number.

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