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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.
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.
HC: Army Officer Found Fit at Enrolment Eligible for Disability Pension
Punjab & Haryana High Court grants disability pension to an Army officer deemed fit at enrolment but disabled later. Landmark ruling sets precedent for veterans' rights. Read the full details.
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.
SC Enhances Compensation for Road Accident Victim
Supreme Court increases compensation for a salesman with 50% disability, criticises High Court's interference. Key legal principles on income assessment & disability restored. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
Gadkari honours 7 Nagpur kids who overcame locomotor disability
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari felicitated seven children in Nagpur who overcame severe locomotor disabilities to excel in academics, sports & public service. Read their inspiring stories.
Green Card via Marriage Faces Stricter Rules Under Trump
Getting a US Green Card through marriage is now harder. Immigration attorney Brad Bernstein warns living together is mandatory, as Trump's 2024 policies increase scrutiny. Learn what couples must prove.
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.
Odisha Acts on Malkangiri Land Dispute After Tribal Clashes
Odisha BJP government announces major steps to resolve Malkangiri's decades-old land conflict. Plan includes reviewing 1000+ cases, granting permanent land rights to tribals, and rehabilitation. Details after December clashes.
Complete Guide to Apply for Canadian Citizenship
Dreaming of a Canadian passport? Our detailed guide covers eligibility, the application process, fees, and the citizenship test for Indian applicants. Start your journey today!
Marriage to US Citizen No Longer Guarantees Green Card
The US has changed its green card rules, making marriage to a citizen insufficient for residency. Learn the key points and what applicants must now prove.
Media's Disability Narrative Pivots to Social Model
Indian media's coverage of disability is gaining momentum in a pivotal shift from a medical to a social model, focusing on removing societal barriers. Explore this transformative change in narratives.
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.
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.
US Green Card: Why Spouses Must Live Together
US immigration law requires spouses of citizens to live together for a Green Card. An attorney with 30+ years experience explains the strict scrutiny and risks of living apart. Learn the key requirements.
Argentina Backs India's Bid for Permanent UNSC Seat
Argentina supports India's claim for a permanent UN Security Council seat, stating the current structure is outdated. This marks a key diplomatic win for India amid growing global calls for reform. Read more.
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.
Telangana HC Orders Rs 50 Lakh Alimony in 17-Year Divorce Case
Telangana High Court confirms divorce, orders husband to pay Rs 50 lakh as permanent alimony in a bitter 17-year marital dispute. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
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.
Kerala University to Appoint Permanent Registrar After Impasse
Kerala University syndicate acts to fill registrar post permanently after governor's intervention stalled temporary appointment. Read the full story on the administrative reshuffle.
500+ Held as Chennai Sanitation Workers Stage Flash Protests
Chennai police detained over 500 sanitation workers after coordinated flash protests caused major traffic disruptions in Parry's Corner and Broadway. Workers demand permanent jobs and oppose privatisation.
Red Fort blast victims demand higher compensation
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 Makes Key GRAP-4 Pollution Rules Permanent
Delhi Environment Minister announces permanent PUCC fuel ban & BS6 entry rules to combat severe air pollution. AQI hits 390, very poor category. Details on new e-waste park & water body revival.
Rs 1.26 Crore Compensation for Delhi Road Accident Victim's Family
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.
SC Order Marks Retreat in Disability Jurisprudence
A recent Supreme Court order signals a worrying shift away from established disability rights principles. Legal experts call for a return to progressive jurisprudence. Read the full analysis.
TN to make 1,000 contract nurses permanent in first phase
Tamil Nadu govt will regularize 1,000 contract nurses initially, with more to follow. Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced the move, ending a nurses' protest. Paid maternity leave also extended.
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