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Topic: Compensation

Parents of road accident victims should be compensated for loss of maintenance, says Delhi HC

High court's view was that parents of the deceased are considered dependent on their children by law since they are bound to require support in their old age.

Maharashtra govt to release Rs 2,300 crore compensation for farmers hit by crop damage

The Maharashtra government on Monday issued an order to release the first installment of almost Rs 2,300 crore of the Rs 10,000 crore compensation.

Govt not reneging on word to states, given Rs 107 for every Rs 100 collected — Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman insists Modi govt is not going back on its responsibility towards the states, will discuss compensation issue in GST council.

Delhi minorities panel chief wants probe into ‘misbehaviour’ with riot victims seeking relief

Minorities panel chief Zafarul Islam Khan wrote to Northeast Delhi’s DM, seeking inquiry into ‘misbehaviour & abusive language’ used for riot victims by Karawal Nagar SDM.

In world of govt compensation, Akhlaq & Akbar aren’t same, nor are Pulwama & Sukma soldiers

One might argue that families of soldiers deserve better compensation than farmers because the latter don't die in the line of ‘duty’. But what about sanitation workers?

Jailed for years: Why India needs a right to compensation for wrongful arrests & detention

Law Commission recommended India apply standard for wrongful prosecution, in keeping with international promises, but Parliament hasn’t paid heed to it.

Patients hurt by faulty Johnson & Johnson hip implants to begin getting damages soon

The government has sent Johnson & Johnson the formula devised to compensate patients for the faulty hip implants. The firm has sought some time to respond.

India moved on so quickly from Amritsar rail tragedy that it forgot to ask key questions

Amritsar tragedy is a wake-up call for govt to stop doling out ex gratia.

Is SC compensation to ex-ISRO scientist enough or should police be penalised for damage?

The Supreme Court Friday directed the Kerala government to give ex-ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan Rs 50 lakh as compensation for being falsely implicated as...

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