Understanding Workmen Compensation Policy in India
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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.
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.
HC: Employer's duty to verify driver licence, insurer freed
Karnataka High Court rules employers must verify driver credentials. Insurer freed from liability in fatal 2008 accident case. School ordered to pay Rs 5.4 lakh compensation.
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.
Chandigarh Land Pooling Policy Gets Kataria's Backing
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria revives hopes for a land pooling policy in Chandigarh's 22 villages, promising developed plots or substantial compensation to farmers. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.
Delhi misses NGT deadline, new borewell policy not notified
Delhi govt fails to notify new groundwater policy as NGT deadline lapses. Probe into illegal extraction by 536 Paharganj hotels incomplete, ₹4.32 crore recovered as compensation. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
Goa HRC Notice on Unpaid Compensation for 20 Dead Workers
Goa Human Rights Commission issues notice to labour commissioner for non-payment of compensation to 20 workers who died in Arpora nightclub fire. Hearing set for Jan 29, 2026.
DH Speak Out Panel Debates Key Issues on Dec 23, 2025
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
Delhi HC Acts to Stop Misuse of Rape Survivor Compensation
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.
Chef gets Rs 49.54 lakh compensation for leg loss in truck accident
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.
Bhullar Sets 2026 Deadline for 4,800 Pending Hit-and-Run Claims
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.
Air Travel Rules: Your Guide to Passenger Rights & 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 Cut Compensation: Your Rights Under Electricity Rules 2020
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.
Flawed compensation order by previous Karnataka govt: Minister
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.
SC Increases Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
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.
SC Raises Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
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 awards Rs 36.5 lakh compensation in fatal truck accident
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.
TN Govt Releases ₹2.59 Cr for Veerappan Operation Victims
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 HC: ₹3 Lakh Compensation for Lost Marriage Prospects
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.
Madras HC Awards ₹8L Compensation in Quashed FIR Case
Madras High Court quashes 2017 FIR, orders ₹8 lakh compensation for mental suffering and job loss. Justice B Pugalendhi emphasizes Article 21 rights violation in landmark judgment.
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