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Explained| Why Supreme Court dismissed MSEDCL’s appeal against compensation to Adani Power and GMR Warora Energy due to ‘Change in Law’?
The Supreme Court upheld the judgement passed by the APTEL after observing that the generating companies were entitled to compensation so as to restore them to the same economic position, if the Change in Law had not occurred.
Manipur High Court grants around Rs. 29 lakhs as compensation to the family of the deceased
The Manipur High Court held that the appropriate multiplier for deceased, aged 35 years should be 16 in place of 17 for calculation of compensation in cases under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Manipur High Court directs the State Authority to pay compensation of Rs. 50,000 to a detenu who was illegally detained for a period of 13 days in a drug trafficking case
The Manipur High Court directed the State Authority to pay Rs. 50,000 to the detenu as compensation for his illegal detention in a drug trafficking case.
Top 14 Rulings from Tribunals, Commissions, Regulatory Authorities: Shiv Sena Party Symbol Dispute, Income Tax Act, Medical Negligence and more| February 2023 Roundup
This roundup contains many interesting rulings including the Shiv Sena Party Name and Symbol Dispute, Negligence committed by doctors and Compensation therein, Amendment to Section 178(6) of the Income Tax Act, Initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and more.
Delhi High Court lays down guidelines for convicts suffering work related amputation or life-threatening injury in jail
As there was no monitoring or remedial mechanism available to address the legitimate grievances and prayers for being compensated for work related injuries sustained by a convict-inmate while serving sentence, the Delhi High Court laid down certain guidelines that would be applicable only in the case of amputation, or any other life-threatening injury, arising out of work-related injury, sustained by the convict.
Bombay High Court grants Rs 5 lakhs compensation to a cleaner who worked for 26 years for paltry wages
The petitioner was engaged to undertake the cleaning and sweeping of the Government office premises for almost 26 years and was being paid much less than even the minimum wages paid to manual labourers. The Bombay High Court said that it t is a fit case where the State should compensate the Petitioner for violating her rights under Articles 14, 21 and 23 of the Constitution of India.
Madras High Court grants Rs.10 lakhs compensation to victims suffered burn injuries due to illegal waste management
The damage and injury suffered by the children can very well be imagined. They have suffered disfiguration, lost friendship and company and suffered studies . Their marital prospects have become a serious question mark. No amount of compensation can give back what they lost. Considering the overall facts and circumstances, the Court granted them compensation of Rs. 10.00 lakhs each.
Madras High Court grants 3.5 lakh Compensation to Prisoner who spent 9 months in Jail after Acquittal Orders
Madras High Court said that when the court issues a specific direction, it’s the prison official's duty to verify it and clarify if they have doubts. Thus, held that the detention was illegal.
[Illegal Bulldozing of Houses] | “State of Assam must now take appropriate action to compensate the persons affected by illegal demolition of their houses”: Gauhati High Court
The Gauhati High Court had taken suo motu cognizance of the allegation that house belonging to one of the citizens of Nagaon, was bulldozed by an order dated 13-12-2022
Madras High Court | When public officials have committed an act of negligence, lapses or dereliction of duty, financial loss caused to the State exchequer must be recovered from them
When the public officials have committed an act of negligence, lapses or dereliction of duty, the financial loss caused to the State exchequer are to be recovered from such public servants, who are responsible and accountable for the financial losses.
Signboard of Bank of Baroda falling on the head of a passerby resulting in his death is negligence by the bank; Delhi High Court directs compensation to the deceased
A signboard coming off the façade of the building was a foreseeable event given the fact that Delhi experiences high-velocity winds, in May, each year.
Punjab and Haryana High Court grants compensation to an unmarried daughter under Motor Vehicles Act
Punjab and Haryana High Court while disposing of the appeals challenging compensation awarded by Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal held, unmarried daughter is financially dependent on her deceased father and entitled for compensation.
Timeline laid by Supreme Court cannot be extended by NGT: National Green Tribunal
National Green Tribunal | A bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member), JJ., and A. Senthil
“Victim should not remain without remedy”; NGT orders factory not to resume work unless compensation paid as per law
National Green Tribunal | A bench comprising of Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson), Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member), JJ., and A. Senthil
A 5-year-old girl lost both her arms by coming in contact with electrical overhead lines; Manipur High Court orders MSPDCL to pay compensation of Rs. 10,00,000 for being negligent in maintaining safety standards
Manipur High Court: While deciding a case, wherein a five-year old girl came in contact with an electrical overhead line
Supreme Court reassessed percentage of disability at 30% in a motor vehicle accident; Enhanced compensation
Supreme Court: In an appeal filed against the judgment of Karnataka High Court reducing the total compensation from Rs. 21,08,400/-
Gurugram District Consumer Forum issues stringent interim directions to Gurugram Municipal Corporation vis-à-vis banned foreign dog breeds and increased cases of pet and stray dog menace
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Gurugram: While deciding the instant matter wherein the complainant applied for medical assistance due to
Clarifying the scope of Rina Devi Case, Delhi High Court rules ‘Railway not liable where initial burden of bona fide passenger is not proved by claimant’
Delhi High Court: In a case, wherein an appeal was filed under Section 23 of the Railway Claims Tribunal Act, 1987 (Act)
Supreme Court sets aside NCDRC’s judgment reducing almost Rs. 14 Lakhs of compensation granted by State Commission to Rs. 10,000
Supreme Court: In an appeal filed against the judgment passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (‘NCDRC’), wherein the