Airbnb and host fined Rs.10,000 for injuring infant in cleaning mishap. District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found Airbnb and caretaker negligent. Despite apologies, commission ruled in favor of complainant, ordering Rs. 5,000 compensation and Rs. 5,000 for litigation costs. Incident underscores need for safety measures in short-term rentals.
The Bombay High Court on Monday(8th April), urged BMC to extend financial relief to the family of two children who drowned in a poorly secured water tank in a Mumbai public garden. The court expressed concern over the absence of a structured compensation scheme for such incidents, emphasizing the need for accountability and the value of human life.
Today (3rd April): The Tamil Nadu government has accused the Central government of withholding Rs. 37,000 crore allocated for flood relief. The state argues that the delay in fund release hinders disaster management efforts and violates fundamental rights. They have filed a plea in the Supreme Court, seeking the allocation of these funds and highlighting the unequal treatment compared to other states.
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.
