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.
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.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announces a Rs 750-crore central park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, an underground sports complex, and key civic projects for Mumbai and Thane just before the model code of conduct.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is informally rejecting contractors with litigation history, even if lowest bidders. A major Rs 87 crore lake project was scrapped and re-tendered due to this unwritten rule. Read the full report.
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
A fire destroyed 12 electrical meters in Nashik hours after residents opposed smart meter installation. Electrical inspector to investigate the cause. Read the latest updates.
A deadly Hong Kong fire followed contractor safety lapses and resident resistance to evacuation. Investigators reveal shocking breaches. Read the full report on the tragedy.
Residents of Wang Fuk Court were misled about the contractor's safety history before a deadly fire killed 159. Investigations into manslaughter and corruption are ongoing. Read the shocking details.
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.
Investigation blames contractor for Koradi temple gate collapse that injured 16. Report cites design flaws, poor supervision. ₹212-crore development works pending VNIT approval. Read full details.
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.
Two Virginia brothers, former contractors, arrested for allegedly deleting sensitive US government databases. They face decades in prison for cyberattacks and data theft. Read the full details.
Two brothers from Virginia, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy sensitive US government databases. Read the full details of the cyberattack and potential prison sentences.
Former Justice Gautam Patel criticises the new Bombay High Court building design as 'fundamentally undemocratic' and hostile to litigants. Architects and lawyers join the chorus of concern.
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 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.
Mohali Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu issues final warning to contractors: Start development works in 7 days or face blacklisting. Key projects stalled despite approvals.
PSPCL Junior Engineer and contractor arrested red-handed accepting Rs 15,000 bribe in Jalandhar. Vigilance Bureau operation exposes corruption in power department.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan orders probe into massive MGNREGA fraud involving fake job cards and contractor manipulation in Punjab. Investigation reveals widespread corruption.
Over 160 gelatin sticks were discovered hidden near a school in Almora. Police rule out terror, suspect a road contractor abandoned the explosives. Read for full details.
Tesla confronts a massive $26 billion profit threat as Delaware Supreme Court decides Elon Musk's 2018 compensation. Learn how this could impact Tesla's financial future.
Surat District Cricket Association president Kanaiyalal Contractor arrested for allegedly forging documents to secure Rs 2.92 crore loan. Read the full details of the cheating case.
Surat District Cricket Association president Kanaiyalal Contractor arrested for allegedly forging documents to secure Rs 2.92 crore loan. Read the full investigation details.
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Kerala orders Rs 1.15 crore compensation for 9-year-old Drishana, who remains in coma since February 2024 Chorod hit-and-run case. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court affirms sisters and daughters of accident victims entitled to compensation. Justice Umesh M Adiga dismisses insurance company appeal. Read the landmark judgment.
Chandigarh Motor Accident Claims Tribunal directs truck driver, owner, and insurance company to pay ₹54.04 lakh compensation to family of deceased after 4-year legal battle. Justice finally served.
In a landmark consumer protection case, the Odisha High Court has directed a car dealer to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to a customer who received a defective vehicle. Learn how the court upheld consumer rights in this significant ruling.
A 45-year-old farmer from Karnataka's Mandya district succumbed to burn injuries after setting himself ablaze following massive crop damage due to heavy rains, highlighting the deepening agrarian crisis in the region.
Andhra Pradesh government announces compensation package for victims of Vijayawada stampede. Financial aid of ₹15 lakh for families of deceased, ₹3 lakh for injured individuals in tragic incident.
In a groundbreaking ruling, Odisha's real estate tribunal empowers homebuyers, ordering compensation for delayed possession and setting new precedent for consumer rights in property disputes.