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Age can’t erase value: Delhi High Court hikes accident relief for 81-year-old to Rs 20 lakh
October 14, 2026 10:23 am
The court questioned whether an elderly grandmother should be denied compensation for her unpaid contribution to the family simply because she is perceived as a dependent.
‘No casual worker’: 29 years after woman’s accident death, daughter gets Rs 58 lakh
September 17, 2026 3:24 pm
The woman was allegedly working as an Anganwadi worker and tailor but was considered to be an unskilled daily wager due to a lack of documents in 2001, the Punjab and Haryana High Court noted.
Accident crushes woman's education, future prospects, court hikes payout to Rs 2 lakh
June 25, 2026 3:08 pm
The claimant was hit by a car travelling along the National Highway in Vijayawada, following which a lorry ran her over, resulting in multiple grievous injuries all over her body.
Escaped first crash, paralysed in second on way to hospital: Court awards man Rs 58 lakh compensation
June 03, 2026 11:53 am
In 2014, a van rammed into Kathiresan’s car and he was admitted to a hospital for minor injuries. The 26-year-old was then taken to another hospital in an ambulance which collided with an omnibus.
‘Homemakers render valuable services’: Court orders Rs 8.66 lakh payout to parents-in-law over woman’s accidental death
June 03, 2026 9:43 am
The elderly couple sought enhancement of compensation awarded for their son's death and challenged the rejection of their claim relating to their daughter-in-law's death in the same accident.
Rs 27 lakh compensation to 9-year-old road accident as court rules permanent disability results in ‘loss of dignity’
May 25, 2026 7:49 pm
It is trite that permanent disability suffered by individual not only impairs his cognitive and physical abilities, but there are multiple non-quantifiable implications for victim, the Punjab and Haryana High Court noted.
Supreme Court’s stern warning to lawyers: Can’t overlook judgments that hurt your case
May 18, 2026 10:40 am
Advocates carry an obligation not merely towards clients but also towards the justice delivery system, which includes disclosing judgments that may not support their arguments, the Supreme Court said.
'Tax returns not sole basis’: Madhya Pradesh High Court hikes techie death payout by over 300% to Rs 1.42 crore
May 14, 2026 1:46 pm
Referring to an income tax department circular, the Madhya Pradesh High Court said salary includes wages, commissions, PF contributions and other benefits, though some of them may be exempt from taxation.
Delhi court slams 'illegal' sale of Gramin Sewa Vehicles after accident uncovers policy loophole
May 12, 2026 7:02 pm
The Delhi court a case registered in 2022 arising out of an accident involving a Gramin Sewa vehicle.
Homemaker’s job multifarious: Punjab and Haryana High Court hikes accident payout to Rs 16.9 lakh over woman’s death
April 24, 2026 11:28 am
Punjab and Haryana High Court news: The Punjab and Haryana High Court's order stated that the emotional support and the contribution of a housewife to the family cannot be assessed in terms of money.
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