Understanding Workmen Compensation Policy in India
A complete guide to the Workmen Compensation Policy in India. Learn about its key features, benefits for employees and employers, and the step-by-step claim process. Protect your workforce today.
A complete guide to the Workmen Compensation Policy in India. Learn about its key features, benefits for employees and employers, and the step-by-step claim process. Protect your workforce today.
Telangana High Court criticizes Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's 'conservative' award, enhancing compensation for a 2010 victim's family from Rs 2.51 lakh to Rs 12.44 lakh. Justice emphasizes 'just and fair' compensation for loss of life.
Karnataka High Court raises compensation for a homemaker injured in a road accident, emphasizing the economic value of household work as per Supreme Court guidelines. Read the full story.
An electric bus caught fire at Chandrasekharpur depot in Bhubaneswar. Staff & fire brigade controlled blaze. High-level committee formed to investigate cause. Read details.
26 passengers had a narrow escape after an Ama Bus caught fire in Bhubaneswar. Swift action by staff & fire services averted a tragedy. CM Majhi orders safety review. Read for details.
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 2.12 crore compensation for a teacher severely injured by a school bus. The ruling ensures just compensation for loss of livelihood and medical expenses. Read the full details.
Karnataka High Court rules insurer not liable for compensation if employer fails to verify driver's valid licence. School ordered to pay Rs 5.38 lakh for 2008 bus accident. Read the full legal analysis.
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia after an Ama Bus accident kills an auto driver at Rupali Square. Officials launch inspections and mandate driver training. Read more.
An Ama Bus driver arrested after a fatal crash at Rupali Square killed an auto driver. The incident, caught on CCTV, sparks road safety concerns in Bhubaneswar.
An Ama Bus driver arrested after a fatal crash in Bhubaneswar kills an auto-rickshaw driver. Two injured, bus vandalized. CRUT announces compensation. Details inside.
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
OpenAI is paying an average of $1.5 million in stock compensation per employee, the highest in tech startup history, to retain top AI talent in a fierce race against rivals like Meta.
Families of Sigachi blast victims, promised Rs 1 crore each, have received only Rs 25 lakh. Migrant workers' kin face financial hardship as they await the remaining Rs 75 lakh. Read their struggle.
Ama Buses in Odisha's capital region have been involved in over 25 accidents since June 2024, causing 10 deaths. Despite HC directives, safety concerns persist. Read the full investigation.
Mumbai's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders MSRTC to pay Rs 2.21 crore to the family of Aniket Dabholkar, a 30-year-old engineer fatally struck by a speeding bus. The verdict cites driver negligence. Read the full details.
Survivors of the Nov 10 Delhi blast near Red Fort say Rs 20,000 compensation is insufficient for medical bills & lost livelihoods. They urge govt review, citing past precedents.
Delhi's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 1.26 crore compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2023 road accident. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Delhi High Court mandates disclosure of compensation in settlement cases to safeguard public funds and protect genuine survivors of sexual violence. Read the full story.
Panchkula MACT awards Rs 49.54 lakh compensation to chef Heera Singh after a truck accident led to leg amputation. The tribunal held driver, owner & insurer liable.
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar directs officials to clear 3,300 death & 1,500 injury hit-and-run claims by March 2026. Learn how victims' families can claim compensation.
Know your rights as an air traveller in India. The Ministry of Civil Aviation's charter details compensation for flight delays, cancellations, baggage loss, and medical emergencies. Stay informed!
Power cuts disrupting your life? Under India's Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, you can claim compensation from your DISCOM. Learn how to file a complaint and get financial relief for unscheduled outages.
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda reveals serious irregularities in a land compensation scheme, including land allotted to unborn children. The government is taking strict action.
The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation for parents of a 14-year-old road accident victim to Rs 8.65 lakh, citing 'pain and suffering'. The amount must be paid within two months.
Supreme Court increases compensation to Rs 8.65 lakh for parents of a 14-year-old killed in a road accident, citing 'pain and suffering'. Read the full legal analysis.
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹2.59 crore compensation for 38 victims of alleged atrocities during Veerappan hunt, following Madras High Court's directive. Details inside.
Gujarat High Court directs AMTS contractor to pay additional compensation to woman who lost leg in 2011 bus accident, recognizing impact on matrimonial prospects. Read the full story.