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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Boy in Bagalkot upset after failing SSLC exams; parents cut cake to boost morale
Bagalkot: The parents and relatives of a boy who failed in all six subjects in the SSLC exams recently cut a cake to instill self-confidence in their son.
Finding that the boy was upset due to his failure, they made an effort to boost his morale and also told him to try again, reports Deccan Herald.
The parents said that the boy had burnt his feet during in an incident during his childhood, which had affected his memory. The boy had also been unable to write the exams, they said, and added that they encouraged their son to try again as exams were not the ultimate stage in life.
The boy, who spoke about the incident, said that, although failing in the SSLC exams had upset him greatly, his parents and all his family members had been supportive and encouraged him to try again. Expressing confidence in himself, the boy said that he would also succeed in life.
