Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court Enhances Compensation for Road Accident Victims
The Delhi High Court increased the compensation for victims of a road accident.
The court said that sleeping on pavements is not negligent.
The accident happened in 2015 when a truck hit four people sleeping on a pavement.
The court ruled that drivers should be more careful in areas meant for pedestrians.
The tribunal had reduced the compensation by half, but the court restored the full amount.
The families of the deceased received Rs 10 lakh each, and the injured received Rs 1,20,005 and Rs 18,10,569 each.
Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for victims of a road accident.
Sleeping on pavements is not considered negligence.
The accident occurred in 2015 when a truck hit four people sleeping on a pavement.
The court ruled that drivers should be more cautious in pedestrian areas.
The tribunal had reduced compensation by half, but the court restored the full amount.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Justice Anish Dayal
- What
- Enhanced compensation for victims of a road accident, ruling that sleeping on pavements is not negligence
- When
- July 8
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To correct the tribunal's decision that attributed 50% contributory negligence to the victims
Victims' Families
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT)
Contributory Negligence
Victims' Families
Sleeping on pavements does not contribute to negligence; drivers should be more cautious in pedestrian areas.
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT)
Sleeping on pavements is a form of contributory negligence that reduces compensation.
- Date of Accident
- October 2015
- Time of Accident
- 4:30 am
- Location of Accident
- Pavement under Madipur metro station, Delhi
- Compensation for Deceased
- Rs 10 lakh each
- Compensation for Injured
- Rs 1,20,005 and Rs 18,10,569 each
- Court Decision Date
- July 8
