The Allahabad High Court has tripled compensation to Rs 16.59 lakh for a man who lost his leg in a 2009 truck accident, ruling 100% functional disability after a decade-long legal battle.
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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.
Gujarat High Court enhances accident compensation to Rs 45.57 lakh but refuses to include Rs 10.86 lakh paid by a charitable trust, stating compensation is not a 'bonanza or jackpot'. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka High Court holds canter driver fully responsible for a 2014 accident, enhancing compensation to Rs 3.66 crore for the victim's parents. Landmark ruling on motor accident claims.
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.
Karnataka High Court increases compensation for a homemaker injured in an accident, affirming the economic value of household work as per Supreme Court directives. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka High Court increases compensation to ₹36.6 lakh for parents of accident victim, ruling the Canter truck driver was entirely at fault. Read the full legal analysis.
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
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.
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.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
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.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
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 Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
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.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
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.
Punjab & Haryana HC issues notices to Finance & Defence Ministries after a soldier's mother's insurance claim under Defence Salary Package was rejected, contradicting Army's findings. Read the full story.
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.