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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PM Modi speaks to Iranian president, discusses 'serious' situation in West Asia
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone and discussed the "serious situation" in West Asia.
Modi expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure.
The prime minister told the Iranian President that the safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India's top priorities.
“Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure,” Modi said in a post on X.
The prime minister also reiterated India's commitment to peace and stability and urged dialogue and diplomacy to end the crisis.
The prime minister had spoken to leaders of several West Asian countries in the last 10 days in the wake of the coordinated offensive launched against Iran by the United States and Israel, in which the Islamic country's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed last month.
In retaliation, Iran has fired drones and missiles at Israel and US military installations around the Gulf region, including the global business and aviation hubs of Dubai and Doha.
Modi earlier spoke to the leaders of Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Israel and Qatar, and expressed concern over the attacks on their countries, and condemned the violation of some nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He also discussed the welfare and security of the Indian community residing in those countries.
Around 1 crore Indians live in the Gulf and West Asia. While about 10,000 Indian citizens live, study and work in Iran, more than 40,000 live in Israel.
