Delhi Tribunal Awards Rs 48.68 Lakh to Amputee in Tempo Accident

A Delhi tribunal awarded Rs 48.68 lakh compensation to a woman, Saraswati, who lost her leg in a tempo accident. The decision came after rejecting an insurer's lower offer, emphasizing expenses for an artificial limb. The tribunal highlighted her 60% disability and future income loss.

A tribunal in Delhi has ruled in favor of a woman who endured significant injuries in a road accident, awarding her a sum of Rs 48.68 lakh.

Saraswati lost a leg after being struck by a tempo, leading the court to reject a lower offer from the vehicle's insurer, citing future artificial limb costs as a key factor.

The decision also accounted for her permanent 60% disability and the loss of future earnings. The tribunal instructed Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to pay the amount.

(With inputs from agencies.)