https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15164 Industrial accidents in India expose enforcement and accountability failures despite a statutory framework including the Factories Act, Workmen's Compensation Act and the OSH Code; occupiers must maintain safe premises, provide safety appliances, report accidents, and permit inspections while workers must follow safety protocols. Liability arises under no-fault compensation statutes, tort law, penal provisions and, for hazardous activities, absolute liability; judicial trends confirm fact-sensitive allocation of fault. Addressing weak enforcement, fragmented regulation, insufficient data, and poor safety culture requires clearer binding standards, stronger inspections, coordinated authorities, and improved compensation mechanisms. en-us Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:37:07 +0530 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:37:07 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15164 Industrial accidents in India expose enforcement and accountability failures despite a statutory framework including the Factories Act, Workmen's Compensation Act and the OSH Code; occupiers must maintain safe premises, provide safety appliances, report accidents, and permit inspections while workers must follow safety protocols. Liability arises under no-fault compensation statutes, tort law, penal provisions and, for hazardous activities, absolute liability; judicial trends confirm fact-sensitive allocation of fault. Addressing weak enforcement, fragmented regulation, insufficient data, and poor safety culture requires clearer binding standards, stronger inspections, coordinated authorities, and improved compensation mechanisms. Articles Other Topics Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:37:07 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15164