The Allahabad High Court mandated the State to offer a compensation of Rs 1 to Senior Advocate Dr. Ashok Nigam as a symbolic gesture of reverence. This decision arises from a case seeking reparation for lawyers who were subjected to police brutality during a peaceful protest in 2004.
On Monday (1st April): The Marco Polo restaurant in Kolkata has been fined for overcharging on beer and water. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission imposed a penalty for violating Maximum Retail Price (MRP) regulations and service charge rules. The complainant was awarded a refund, mental distress compensation, and litigation charges, as the commission ruled in her favor.
The Bombay High Court upheld a trial court’s decision for a man to pay his estranged wife Rs. 3 crore compensation under the Domestic Violence Act, citing abuse from 1994-2017. The court stressed the impact of domestic violence considering the social standing of the individuals. This decision reinforces legal protection for victims and addresses various aspects of abuse.
Today (13th March): A transformer explosion at Patna Civil Court led to two fatalities and multiple injuries. Devendra Prasad, a disabled lawyer, was among the casualties. The injured were taken to Patna Medical College and Hospital. Lawyers protested the retrieval of a victim’s body, citing negligence. The police assured legal action and compensation for the bereaved family.
The Supreme Court of India awarded Rs. 2 lakhs in compensation to an 84-year-old man who lost vision in his left eye due to medical negligence by Dr. R.P. Singh two decades ago. This significant judgment reflects the prolonged legal battle and highlights the importance of justice and accountability in medical practice.
In a landmark judgment, on 12 January the Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Government to reassess the compensation awarded to victims of hit-and-run accidents, emphasizing the need to account for the diminishing value of money over time. This directive aims to address the inadequacies in the current compensation scheme under the Motor […]
The Rajasthan High Court, in a landmark judgment, emphasized the profound impact of rape, particularly on minors, and the need for substantial compensation. Citing ancient Indian texts, the court underscored the importance of respecting women. The ruling directed the payment of Rs. 3,00,000 compensation to the victim’s daughter and has wider implications for minor rape victims before 2009.
In 2023, the Supreme Court of India achieved a significant milestone by disposing of 52,191 cases, marking the highest disposal rate in six years. This impressive feat includes the adjudication of 45,642 miscellaneous matters and approximately 6,549 regular matters. The data, sourced from the Integrated Case Management System (ICMIS), highlights that the disposal rate not […]