Archive · 31 May 2025
Karnataka High Court Enhances Accident Compensation to Rs 2.3 Cr
Imagine a person named Santhosh, who worked as a software professional, unfortunately died in an accident.
His family asked for money to help them.
A court decided how much money to give, but they didn't count some of Santhosh's income, like extra money he got for his car and food.
Another court looked at the case and said that those extras were part of his salary.
They decided the family should get more money than before, a total of 2.3 crore rupees, to help them after the accident.
The court agreed that the accident was caused by the water tanker driver.
Karnataka High Court increased compensation in a fatal accident case.
The court ruled allowances are part of salary.
The family of Santhosh Kumar Singh will receive Rs 2.3 crore, plus interest.
The accident occurred in Electronics City on January 29, 2019.
The court dismissed the insurance company's appeal.
- Who
- Santhosh Kumar Singh, a software professional, and his family, along with Reliance General Insurance Company.
- What
- The Karnataka High Court increased the compensation awarded to the family of Santhosh Kumar Singh.
- When
- The accident occurred on January 29, 2019.
- Where
- The accident occurred in Electronics City, Bengaluru. The court case was in Karnataka High Court.
- Why
- The court decided that allowances were part of Singh's salary, leading to increased compensation for his family.
- Final Compensation
- Rs 2.3 crore plus 6% interest
- Accident Date
- January 29, 2019
- Accident Location
- Electronics City, Bengaluru
- Vehicle involved
- Water tanker
- Deceased's income (as claimed)
- Rs 1.4 lakh per month
- Initial Compensation
- Rs 81.9 lakh