Delhi Tribunal Grants ₹2.72 Crore to Paralysed Accident Victim
Delhi tribunal awards ₹2.72 crore to man left paralysed in 2023 road accident
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A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded ₹2.72 crore (approximately $327,000 USD) to 19-year-old Khushwant Kapoor, who was left paralysed after a road accident on April 26, 2023. The tribunal found the taxi driver responsible for the accident due to negligent driving.
- 01Khushwant Kapoor, aged 19, was awarded ₹2.72 crore in compensation for injuries sustained in a road accident.
- 02The accident occurred on April 26, 2023, when Kapoor was struck by a taxi near Vikas Marg in New Delhi.
- 03The tribunal determined the taxi driver was negligent and responsible for the accident.
- 04Kapoor suffers from 100% permanent neurological disability, affecting his future employment.
- 05The insurance company, IFFCO Tokio General Insurance, has been directed to pay the compensation.
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In a significant ruling, the Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded ₹2.72 crore (approximately $327,000 USD) to Khushwant Kapoor, a 19-year-old man left paralysed following a road accident on April 26, 2023. The tribunal, presided over by Ruchika Singla, found that Kapoor was struck by a taxi while riding his motorcycle near Vikas Marg in New Delhi. The tribunal concluded that the accident was caused by the negligent driving of the taxi driver, Harish Madan, and dismissed claims of false implication against him. Kapoor's injuries resulted in a 100% permanent neurological disability, preventing him from working in the future. The tribunal awarded compensation for various expenses, including ₹90.3 lakh for attendant charges, as Kapoor requires constant care due to his condition. The tribunal ordered IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company Limited to deposit the compensation amount, as the offending vehicle was insured at the time of the accident.
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This ruling highlights the legal recourse available for victims of road accidents in India, ensuring that they receive compensation for their injuries.
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