compensation

Karnataka High Court cancels case over child's drowning death after Rs 5 lakh payout

July 15, 2026 7:31 pm

The Karnataka High Court initially rejected the petitioners' offer of Rs 2 lakh in compensation to the child's father.

Karnataka High Court hikes compensation for software engineer's death to Rs 70 lakh

July 14, 2026 1:23 pm

The Karnataka High Court noted that the deceased had a bright future and the parents were entirely dependent on his income, which showed a steady rise.

'Unregistered' brand-new car stolen, owner wins Rs 5.68 lakh consumer payout

July 11, 2026 12:45 pm

After an insurer rejected a claim for a stolen, unregistered new car, a J&K consumer forum ordered a Rs 5.68 lakh pay-out, stating the owner isn't at fault for the dealer's registration delay.

Denied job after father died, man wins 14-year-long battle against Bokaro Steel Plant

July 06, 2026 11:18 am

The Jharkhand High Court directed Bokaro Steel Plant to pay Rs 50,000 to man, as he was made to suffer due to their callous attitude and had to struggle for more than 14 years to get a compassionate appointment.

Fungus, rats in burn ward: Court moves child acid attack survivor to private hospital

July 03, 2026 2:57 pm

The Madhya Pradesh High Court was hearing an application filed by the guardian of a four-year-old girl who was subjected to acid attack in May 2026, by which she, her brother and mother have suffered serious burn injuries.

Denied insurance for child’s Typhoid treatment, father wins over Rs 60,000 payout

June 29, 2026 2:08 pm

Tarn Taran district consumer body noted that health insurance policies are obtained by consumers with the legitimate expectation that genuine hospitalisation expenses would be indemnified in accordance with policy terms.

Woman unable to earn livelihood due to 'faulty' coconut oil machine, wins 1 lakh

June 23, 2026 6:03 pm

The Kerala Consumer Commission reduced compensation awarded to a woman who purchased a faulty coconut oil manufacturing machine for self-employment.

Hotel charges man Rs 20 extra on water bottles, ordered to pay Rs 12,020

June 23, 2026 4:40 pm

The Rajasthan State Consumer Commission was hearing an appeal filed by a man against a Chittorgarh hotel challenging an order of the District Consumer Commission, Chittorgarh.

Scammed of Rs 6 lakh by fake bride, man wins Rs 60,000 from matrimonial platform

June 22, 2026 3:43 pm

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Kannur was hearing a complaint filed by a man who alleged unfair trade practice and deficiency in service by the app.

Child’s vision worsens as optical store mixes up lenses of spectacles, wins Rs 1 lakh payout

June 19, 2026 7:04 pm

The Howrah District Consumer Commission was hearing the complaint filed by the boy, through his father, against a store and a hospital a spectacle supplied in July 2021 with the lenses fitted in reverse positions. 

Jat community leader appeals for peace

February 22, 2016 2:54 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS) chief Yashpal Malik has appealed the agitators to stop their protest and go back to their homes. He said that compensation would be given to those died in this agitation. He added agitators should remain calm and should damage public properties.

5-year old died after falling into pit in Delhi

February 15, 2016 6:56 am

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): A five-year old girl died after falling into a pit in Kishangarh area of New Delhi. Her father said that she went to feed a cow with her friend to a nearby place where the incident took place. He added that DDA Authorities have not been told about any compensation till now.

Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal on Sikh riots compensation

January 12, 2015 10:39 am