Tribunal Awards Compensation for National Handball Player's Tragic Demise

A compensation of over Rs 38.64 lakh was awarded to the parents of Amar Yadav, a national-level handball player killed in a 2018 road accident. The tribunal found the tractor driver, who collided with Yadav's car, responsible for the accident due to rash and negligent driving.

In a significant ruling, a motor accident claims tribunal has granted over Rs 38.64 lakh to the parents of Amar Yadav, a promising national-level handball player cut short in a tragic road accident in 2018.

Presiding Officer Arul Varma, overseeing the case, highlighted the responsibility of the tractor driver, who failed to provide evidence countering allegations of rash and negligent driving. This omission led the tribunal to deduce an adverse inference against the driver, holding him accountable for the crash.

The tribunal acknowledged Yadav's burgeoning sports career, underscoring the profound impact of his untimely death. The compensation, the tribunal ruled, should be paid by the vehicle's driver, owner, and insurance company, United India Insurance, with the insurer tasked with depositing the amount.