compensation

No proof to establish driver killed in accident was ‘employee’: Gujarat HC dismisses family’s compensation claim

February 07, 2026 3:54 pm

The petitioners had claimed that Vikramsinh Chavda was working as a driver with the respondent when he was on duty on October 24, 2018, and returning from Kedarnath in a car when the vehicle met with an accident, killing him.

Rs 52 lakh to Rs 9.16 crore: Punjab and Haryana High Court says ‘not only about numbers’ in record payout for disabled lawyer

January 31, 2026 9:33 am

Punjab and Haryana High Court News: While modifying tribunal order, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said that compensation in serious injury cases must respond to medical needs of future, particularly when life-saving advanced treatment is unavailable in India.

Gauhati High Court orders authority to pay Rs 1.16 crore to Kohima man after highway construction leaves home, farm 'unusable'

January 24, 2026 12:09 pm

While granting the compensation, the court said that the authority, as the principal for the road construction, cannot absolve itself of liability by blaming its contractor.

Allahabad High Court says can't assume Class 12 accident victim wasn't earning anything, revises award to Rs 16 lakh

January 23, 2026 10:37 am

Motor Accident Claim Tribunal Compensation Case: The court enhanced the compensation while hearing a plea after the death of 22-year-old youth in a road accident involving a UPSRTC bus.

Not 'just' a homemaker: Why Punjab and Haryana High Court doubled compensation to family to over Rs 1 crore

January 19, 2026 6:01 pm

Homemaker compensation case: Justice Sharma said that on the basis of rising cost of living and sustained inflation it is appropriate to assess the notional income of the victim at Rs 15,000 per month.

Compensation under MV Act not 'bonanza' or 'jackpot', Gujarat High Court refuses medical bills paid by trust

January 12, 2026 4:46 pm

Gujarat HC Motor Accident Compensation Case: Justice Hasmukh D Suthar was hearing a plea seeking enhancement of compensation to the kin of a deceased accident victim and rejected the claim for inclusion of over Rs 10 lakh paid by the charitable trust.

Seized silver missing from police station: Andhra Pradesh High Court cites negligence, asks state to pay jeweller 7 lakh

January 02, 2026 3:00 pm

Andhra Pradesh HC Jeweller Compensation Case: While hearing the plea of a jeweller, the court said that the loss of silver can only be attributable to the negligence of the state, as the silver was stolen from the police station itself.

2 decades after road accident, Punjab and Haryana HC hikes victim’s compensation by 6 times

December 18, 2025 4:45 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court says even accidents without a vehicle collision must be fairly assessed and that payouts cannot be token.

Supreme Court increases compensation for parents of teen killed in road accident, cites 'pain and suffering’

December 16, 2025 6:05 pm

A bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Vinod Chandran were hearing the parents' plea against the orders of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and the high court.

‘Can’t deny compensation saying no ticket found’: Rajasthan High Court orders Rs 8 lakh award to train accident victim kin

December 11, 2025 9:25 pm

Rajasthan HC Train Accident Compensation News: While overturning a tribunal’s order and accepting the claim of the family of a train accident victim, Justice Bipin Gupta said that such an approach would run counter to both the spirit of the Act and the principles of social justice.

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