Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Families Seek Compensation for Harni Boat Tragedy
Two years ago, a boat carrying students and teachers from New Sunrise School capsized in Harni Motnath Lake in Vadodara, killing 12 students and 2 teachers.
Now, the families of 11 of the victims are asking the school for Rs 1 crore each in compensation.
They say the school was negligent and didn't keep the children safe.
The school had organized a picnic at the lake and collected money from the parents.
The families are also upset because they feel justice is delayed.
The school was fined Rs 10,000 for breaking rules.
The families gathered at the lake to remember their loved ones and demand justice.
The case is also in the Gujarat High Court, and the Supreme Court has said that the compensation money should be given to the families.
Families of 11 victims of the Harni boat tragedy seek Rs 1 crore compensation each from New Sunrise School.
The school was accused of grave negligence and deficiency of service in organizing the picnic.
The families gathered at Harni Lake to mark the second anniversary of the tragedy and demand justice.
The school was fined Rs 10,000 by the District Education Officer for violating rules.
The case is also being heard in the Gujarat High Court, with the Supreme Court directing compensation disbursement.
- Who
- Families of 11 victims of the Harni boat tragedy
- What
- Filed petitions seeking Rs 1 crore compensation each from New Sunrise School
- When
- January 17, 2024 (a day before the second anniversary of the tragedy)
- Where
- District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Vadodara
- Why
- Alleging grave negligence and deficiency of service by the school
- Date of Tragedy
- January 18, 2024
- Location
- Harni Motnath Lake, Vadodara
- Victims
- 12 students and 2 teachers
- Compensation Sought
- Rs 1 crore each from New Sunrise School
- Penalty on School
- Rs 10,000 by District Education Officer
- Compensation Calculated by SDM
- Rs 31.75 lakh for students, Rs 11.21 lakh and Rs 16.68 lakh for teachers
- Accused
- 20 persons, including partners of M/s Kotia Projects
- Current Status of Accused
- Out on bail