Wrongful detention | Gujarat HC grants 1 Lakh compensation to prisoner who spent 3 years in jail after Bail
The Convict was released on regular bail on 29-09-2020, however, the jail authorities did not open the E-mail containing the bail order.
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J&K and Ladakh HC awards compensation of 20 Lakhs to a 14-year-old boy who suffered 100% disability on being electrocuted by unattended transformer
The respondent’s contention that the petitioner himself contributed to the unfortunate electrocution, was rejected by the Court.
“State has forgotten its feminist roots”; Calcutta High Court enhances compensation in Acid Attack case; calls for compliance with Supreme Court directives
Supreme Court had previously directed states to ensure a minimum compensation of Rs. 3 lakhs for acid attack victims. However, the Calcutta High Court acknowledged the need for higher compensation due to the severe physical, economic, social, and psychological ramifications.
Delhi High Court refuses decree of specific performance in view of creation of third-party interests; Directs compensation of Rs. 15 lakhs
The principle governing the evidence in civil cases is that there should be a preponderance of the events which should be proved unlike in criminal matters, where the evidence have to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Moreover, the burden of proof is on the party which will suffer if such evidence is not proved.
MV Act Compensation | Jharkhand High Court directs Truck owner to compensate gratuitous passenger
The claimant was a passenger travelling in the truck, but the claimant did not state about any of his loaded goods in the statement or having taken the truck on hire
Supreme Court upholds NCDRC order denying compensation to complainant who failed to establish Engerix-B vaccine as cause for his ‘myositis’
Supreme Court said that the burden was on the appellant more particularly in a circumstance when all the family members had got administered the same vaccination from the same source and the appellant himself did not undergo any difficulty when the first two doses were administered.
Read why Allahabad HC ordered status quo on land held by Development Authority for establishing New Kanpur city
Allahabad High Court said that Development Authority is only in possession of part of the land and the scheme for proposed ‘New Kanpur City’ as of now is not viable.
Calcutta High Court awards Rs. 5 Lakhs Compensation for 11-year-old’s death by electrocution
The single-judge bench had directed the Distribution Company to adopt the multiplier method used in assessing compensation in Motor Accident Claim Cases while issuing compensation in the present matter.
Madras HC directs State and National CAMPA to release funds to NCTA for relocating 495 families from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
When funds to the tune of Rs.8154.84 Crore is available with the National CAMPA, which can be utilised , the UOI has the statutory duty, pursuant to the manifestation of the Directive Principles of State Policies, considering the extreme urgency and critical nature of the issue.
Lapsed acquisition notice yields compensation entitlement under 2013 Land Acquisition Act: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court held that since the acquired land had been used for public purposes, compensation under the Act, 2013 should be provided to the petitioners.
Rajasthan High Court| Vehicle driven by deceased in course of employment to be compensated by Insurance company only under Workmen Compensation Act, 1923
“The liability of the Insurance Company will be restricted to that arising under the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 and the owner will be liable to satisfy the remaining part of the award.”
Sexual harassment victims under POCSO Act covered under Kerala Victim Compensation Scheme, 2017: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court scrutinized the definition of ‘sexual assault’ and expressed that the same has to be construed as sexual offence against a victim, including sexual harassment.
Madras High Court directs State to provide employment to woman whose brother was victim of caste-based murder
Madras High Court rejected the argument that compensation has been already paid to the petitioner, thus the question of providing employment to the surviving daughter will not arise, as the petitioner is relying upon the provision of a Special Act.
[S. 34 Arbitration Act] Delhi High Court refuses to interfere in Indian Railway’s plea regarding arbitral award being perverse
Indian Railway’s has failed to substantiate its grounds for setting aside the impugned Arbitral Award that the impugned award suffers from patent illegality and the findings therein are perverse and would shock the conscience of this Court.
Read why Allahabad HC dismissed contempt proceedings against NOIDA CEO and Gautam Budh Nagar DM in land acquisition case
Allahabad High Court said that as the compensation has already been assessed by the authorities to the tune of Rs. 1,33,05,600/-, thus no question arises for interfering for awarding higher compensation
Bombay High Court directs State to pay compensation to farmers who entered Lok Adalat Settlements within 180 days
Bombay High Court observed that it is the farmer’s legal right to get compensation and for a person who is vested with a legal right, the demand for justice goes hand in hand.
“Wife is not supposed to sit idle and seek entire maintenance from her husband”; Karnataka HC rejects petition challenging reduction of maintenance
In absence of any explanation suggesting that the wife was incapable of working again, the Court stated that she is legally bound to meet her own expenses and should only seek supportive maintenance from her husband.
Read why Madras High Court stayed Single Judge’s order directing Madras Bar Association to pay Rs. 5 lakh compensation for discriminating against non-member
The Court only expressed its prima facie view and final orders in the writ appeal on merits will be passed after hearing the parties in full, uninfluenced by any of the observations made in this order. Therefore, the Senior Advocate was not prevented from placing his contentions to sustain the order of the Single Judge at the time of final hearing.
4 months’ illegal detention by police; Jharkhand High Court directs State to pay compensation of Rs 5 lakhs
Jharkhand High Court commented that the State Police’s lackadaisical attitude to arrest anyone and put him in custody made the petitioner suffer humiliation, who was having a bright career and completed SSC exam.
[Medical Negligence] ‘High Court cannot act as an expert body with reference to medical terminology’; Madras High Court dismisses petition seeking compensation
“It is for the Doctors to take a decision and continue the treatment by following the medical protocol. Contrarily, High Court cannot interfere with the opinions of the medical expert by acting as an expert body which is not desirable, and it will lead to excess exercise of powers of judicial review conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution”