Delhi tribunal awards Rs 94 lakh compensation to family of man killed in 2023 road accident
New Delhi (PTI): A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded Rs 94.69 lakh as compensation to the family of a 49-year-old security guard who died after being hit by a bus in November 2023.
Presiding Officer Harun Pratap was hearing a claim petition filed by the family of the deceased, Jitender, who lost his life after a bus hit him while he was waiting near the Bank Colony bus stand on November 22, 2023.
In an order dated February 11, the tribunal said, "In view of the findings on the aforesaid issues, the petitioners are hereby awarded a sum of Rs 94,69,389 along with interest at 8 per cent per annum from the date of filing of DAR (Detailed Accident Report) petition till its deposition by the R3 (insurance company)".
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Jitender was waiting for a bus when an electric bus allegedly came at high speed and hit him. The tribunal noted that the accident happened due to the rash and negligent driving of the offending vehicle by the bus driver and caused fatal injuries to the deceased.
"The petitioners, being the dependents (deceased family members) are entitled to compensation in this case as their status as dependents of the deceased has neither been denied nor disputed in any manner by the respondents during the entire proceedings," the tribunal said.
The driver and owner of the bus denied negligence and claimed that the deceased had suddenly come in front of the vehicle after jumping a red light.
However, the tribunal noted that no evidence was presented by the respondents to substantiate this claim. It then awarded Rs 94.69 lakh as compensation to the family of the deceased under various heads.
The tribunal noted that the bus was insured at the time of the accident, so it directed the insurance company to pay the compensation to the deceased's family.
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Hubballi: Gym trainer assaulted; police say clash due to personal reasons
Hubballi: A gym trainer was allegedly assaulted by a group of people following accusations of sexual assault and ‘love jihad’, even as both families involved in the case traded serious allegations.
According to police, a group of individuals went to the residence of Sameer Mulla, a resident of Vijayanagar, and questioned him over his friendship with a woman he had met at a gym. The situation escalated into a clash, during which he was allegedly dragged away and assaulted. He sustained minor injuries and was admitted to KIMS hospital.
N. Shashikumar said that after this incident, members from Sameer’s side went to the woman’s house, leading to another clash in which one person was injured. “It was wrong for groups to go near houses. We will take necessary legal action,” he said, adding that the incident appears to have arisen from personal reasons. Police have taken some individuals into custody and are investigating the matter.
Sameer Mulla was reportedly thrashed by a group of Sangh Parivar activists and later handed over to police at the Old Hubballi Police Station after relatives of the woman and members of Hindu organisations gathered at his residence in Rajnagar.
The woman’s family alleged assault and threats from Sameer’s relatives at their Vikas Nagar residence.
Meanwhile, Sameer’s family denied the allegations and accused the woman’s relatives and others of assaulting and kidnapping him. His sister said the two had been in a relationship for three years and that the allegations were baseless.
Police said statements from both sides have been recorded, and a detailed investigation is underway. Sameer remains hospitalised, and appropriate legal action will be taken based on findings.
In a video statement shared on social media, the 20-year-old woman alleged that Sameer had given her an intoxicant, recorded videos without her consent, and sexually assaulted her. She lodged a complaint alleging rape and blackmail, which police are investigating.
In another video, Sameer denied the allegations, claiming the video was recorded with consent and that the accusations were made under pressure.
Former Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (HDUDA) chairman Nagesh Kalburgi termed the incident a serious matter and urged police to take strict action.
Police said the case involves multiple complaints from both sides, and further investigation is underway.
