Justice Served: Compensation for Delhi Accident Victim

A Delhi tribunal awarded Rs 60.95 lakh to a woman permanently disabled by a scooty accident in Janakpuri, 2016. The accident, caused by a minor's negligent driving, left Poonam with significant disabilities. The tribunal emphasized the victim's inability to live a normal life and directed the insurer to pay the compensation.

A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has granted Rs 60.95 lakh in compensation to a woman who sustained permanent neurological disabilities following a scooty accident in Janakpuri in 2016.

Presiding Officer Rakesh Kumar Singh ruled on the claim filed by Poonam, who was 17 when she suffered severe head injuries in the incident.

The tribunal ruled the accident was due to rash driving by a minor and ordered the insurance company to pay the compensation within 30 days.