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Telangana HC hikes road accident compensation by 500%
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.
High Court Hikes Compensation for Injured Homemaker
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.
Bengaluru HC Awards Rs 10 Lakh to Injured Homemaker
Karnataka High Court enhances compensation for a homemaker injured in a 2017 accident to Rs 10 lakh, stating household work has economic value. Read the landmark ruling details.
Mumbai Teacher Gets Rs 2.12 Crore for Life-Altering Injury
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.
Red Fort Blast Victims Still Await Promised Compensation
Two months after the Delhi blast, survivors like Ankush Sharma and Shaina Parveen struggle with injuries, lost livelihoods, and unmet compensation promises. Read their harrowing ordeal.
14 killed in Himachal bus accident near Haripurdhar
A private bus fell into a deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, killing 14 passengers and injuring 52. The accident occurred near Haripurdhar. Read for details and official response.
HC Doubles Payout to Rs 24 Lakh in 2016 Accident Death Case
Punjab & Haryana High Court enhances compensation to Rs 24.16 lakh for parents of a 30-year-old electrician killed in a 2016 road accident, citing realistic income assessment. Read the full judgment details.
3 Dead in Single-Car Accident at Jalgaon's Kannad Ghat
Three men from Shevgaon died in a horrific single-car crash at Kannad ghat in Jalgaon. The speeding vehicle hit a wall. Four others are injured but stable. Read the full report.
Belagavi Sugar Factory Accident: Death Toll 7, 3 Booked
Death toll in Belagavi sugar factory boiler accident rises to seven. Police book three officers for negligence as families demand compensation. Read the full report.
Indore Water Contamination Leaves Families in Debt and Despair
Families in Indore's Bhagirathpura struggle with debt after deaths from contaminated water. Compensation cheques barely cover funeral costs, leaving a future of uncertainty. Read their stories.
Karnataka HC: No Insurer Payout for Accident with Invalid Licence
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.
Delhi man gets Rs 51.5 lakh compensation for truck accident
A Delhi motor accident claims tribunal awarded Rs 51.5 lakh compensation to a victim whose leg was crushed. The ruling cited driver negligence and covered a prosthetic limb. Read the full details.
Thane: Rs 24.3 Lakh Compensation for Fatal 2019 Road Accident
Thane MACT orders vehicle owner & insurer to pay Rs 24.3 lakh compensation for a high-speed 2019 crash that killed a man & left another with 67% disability. Read the full details of the tribunal's order.
4 from Kerala killed in Saudi Arabia road accident
A tragic car-truck collision in Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj region claims 4 Keralite lives, injures 3 children. Details on the victims and the ongoing investigation.
All 16 Victims of Switzerland's New Year's Bar Fire Identified
Swiss authorities have identified the final 16 victims of the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in St. Gallen. The tragedy claimed 16 lives, including 11 from Sri Lanka. Read the full details.
Himachal Govt Challenged Fair Land Compensation Order
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.
MSRTC to Pay Rs 36.3 Lakh for 2020 Fatal Bus Accident
Thane MACT holds ST bus driver 80% liable for 2020 collision, awarding Rs 36.3 lakh compensation to victim's family. Tribunal cites lack of evidence for driver's claims. Read the full judgment details.
Ama Bus driver arrested for fatal accident in Bhubaneswar
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.
MSHRC Orders Compensation for Land Acquired in Thane
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.
Pune man helps 22 PMPML accident victims get compensation
Nilkanth Mandhre, a Pune resident, helps PMPML bus accident victims claim compensation. He has assisted 22 people so far. Learn about the rules and his mission.
Sigachi paid ₹42 lakh per family in blast compensation
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.
Ahmedabad: Truck kills man, 70, wife loses leg in Zundal bridge accident
A 70-year-old man died and his wife's leg was amputated after a speeding truck hit their scooter near Zundal bridge in Ahmedabad. Police have registered a case against the driver. Read the full report.
OpenAI's $1.5M Per Employee Pay Sets New Record
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.
MLA Sends Legal Notice for Rs 2 Crore Over Stage Fall
Kochi MLA Uma Thomas demands Rs 2 crore compensation from GCDA after a severe fall from a makeshift stage during a record event. She suffered head injuries and was unconscious for nine days.
Patna pays ₹6.96 crore to 954 SC/ST atrocity victims
Patna district administration disbursed ₹6.96 crore compensation to 954 victims under SC/ST Act. DM Thiyagarajan S M mandates zero-tolerance policy. Read for details.
BEST Bus Accident in Bhandup Kills 4 Pedestrians
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a BEST bus mows down pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup, killing four. Details on the tragic accident and police investigation.
Sigachi Blast: Families Await Full Rs 1 Crore Compensation
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.
DNA Tests Identify Chitradurga Bus Fire Victims After 3 Days
DNA reports finally identify five victims charred in the Chitradurga bus accident. Six dead, 25 injured in NH-48 collision. Police hand over bodies and jewellery to families.
Rs 2.21 Crore Awarded to Family of Engineer Killed by Bus
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.
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