Two-wheeler riders without ISI helmets not to get insurance amount in case of accident: High Court
Bengaluru: In a significant development, the High Court has ruled that two-wheeler riders who lose lives in accidents or suffer disability, if found to have used helmets without ISI marks, will not be eligible for insurance amount.
The single judge bench of the High Court comprising Justice L Narayana Swamy gave the above ruling after hearing the appeal filed by Oriental Insurance Company challenging the lower court order directing to pay compensation of Rs 2.5 lakhs to motor cyclists who were critically injured in a collision between a bus and their bike.
"Two-wheeler riders including scooterists and bike riders should mandatorily wear helmets while travelling in any part of the state As per the Motor Vehicles Act Section 230, they will have to wear helmets that are protective. In case they are injured in an accident while not wearing an ISI mark helmet then they will not only be ineligible for insurance amount, but will also have to face legal action, the High Court said in its judgement.
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CID to probe realtor murder case, says Karnataka Home Minister
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that he has directed the CID to probe the alleged kidnapping and killing of a real estate businessman from Anekal, whose body was found in neighbouring Tamil Nadu on March 9.
The minister was responding to a question raised by Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar in the Legislative Assembly during zero hour.
"On the issue raised by the MLA, the police have already taken action. One person has been arrested, and the search is on for others. Based on the initial reports we have got, I have instructed that the case be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department. The investigation will be done by them," Parameshwara said.
Demanding justice for the deceased's family, Eshwar earlier urged the home minister to hand over the case to the CID. "One person has been arrested and two suspects are still at large. They should be arrested at the earliest," he said.
Gopal alias Gopi was allegedly abducted on Sunday by a gang that intercepted his car near Karpur Gate. The assailants allegedly rammed his car from the rear and forcibly took him away in another car.
He was reportedly taken to a forest area near Denkanikottai in Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu, and was attacked by sharp weapons leading to death, police said, adding that the body was found on Monday.
Gopal's family members and relatives had staged a protest outside the Anekal police station, demanding the immediate arrest of all those behind the incident.
The police have arrested Mohan Babu, alleged to be the mastermind behind the crime, even as efforts are being made to nab his two associates who kidnapped Gopal. Business disputes and rivalry are said to be the reasons behind the killing.
