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compensation news

PMC asked to submit month-long action plan on pending land acquisition cases

During the review of the Uruli Devachi-Phursungi case, it emerged that compensation in the form of TDR or cash remains pending in several cases despite the completion of land acquisition proceedings years ago. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Aug 07, 2026 08:30 am IST

Bengal govt reaches out to Tata Group, seeks to resolve dispute over Singur

“Efforts are being made to reach an out-of-court settlement with the Tata Group,” official said.
Published on Aug 07, 2026 08:59 pm IST

SC awards 83 lakh to girl left paralysed after road accident

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Published on Aug 06, 2026 09:02 am IST

Family of seafarer killed in Black Sea drone attack refuses last rites over martyr status, other demands

The July 18 attack took place as MV OMORFI was sailing in the Black Sea, reportedly within Russian territorial waters. (For representation)
Published on Aug 06, 2026 01:04 am IST

One year of Dharali tragedy: People struggle to rebuild life, closure eludes many

The mudslide struck Dharali on August 5 last year, triggering flash floods that swept through the village. (HT picture)
Published on Aug 05, 2026 07:49 pm IST

Goldman Sachs VP wins £1.45 million after being fired on parental leave

Goldman Sachs has been ordered to pay 1.45 million GBP as compensation.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 11:19 am IST

Solid waste management: SC seeks rules for compensation

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Published on Aug 06, 2026 07:40 pm IST

Air India ordered to pay 1.36 lakh to Kerala man after 9-year legal battle

Air India has paid 1.36 lakh as compensation to a Kerala man.
Updated on Aug 04, 2026 07:04 pm IST

HC dismisses civic body’s plea over compensation for land acquired in 1951

HC dismisses civic body’s plea over compensation for land acquired in 1951
Published on Aug 04, 2026 08:42 am IST

Auto driver injured in metro slab crash awaits compensation six months on

An autorickshaw driver for over two decades and his family’s sole breadwinner, Rajkumar Yadav now requires assistance throughout the day.
Published on Aug 04, 2026 08:39 am IST

Delhi tribunal awards 24.52 lakh to sisters of road accident victim after mother's death

Delhi tribunal awards 24.52 lakh to sisters of road accident victim after mother's death
Published on Aug 02, 2026 02:56 pm IST

National consumer panel upholds negligence finding against Mohali hospital

The consumer commission dismissed the complaint against the hospital’s medical superintendent, another doctor, the pacemaker manufacturer and an insurance company. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Aug 02, 2026 10:16 am IST

Mohali family to get 20,000 relief over lost US-bound courier

As the original licence was urgently required, the family applied online for a duplicate driving licence in the US on January 1, 2022, paying $31, equivalent to 2,849 at the prevailing exchange rate. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 08:06 am IST

US couple gets $56M after being targeted in cockroach harassment campaign

eBay acknowledges the wrongful actions against the Steiners and expresses regret.
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 05:26 pm IST

Offers to help CJP volunteers get home emerge as Jantar Mantar protest ends

Students celebrate after the Union Education Minister's resignation, with jubilant scenes unfolding as supporters cheer and mark what they call a victory for the student movement at Jantar Mantar.
Updated on Jul 28, 2026 09:00 pm IST

GMDA asks HSVP to pursue 100 crore pipeline arbitration case

The 144 crore project was awarded in 2012. Former Supreme Court justice Ashok Bhan was appointed arbitrator in 2025. (HT Archive)
Published on Jul 27, 2026 08:27 am IST

Why are we paying the price for simply travelling by BEST?

Mumbai, India. July 20, 2026 - A 65-year-old man lost his life, and 10 others were injured after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus rammed into the Mankhurd flyover divider on the Sion-Panvel Highway on Monday morning. Mumbai, India. July 20, 2026. (Photo by HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Published on Jul 27, 2026 08:20 am IST

Compensation, Wangchuk's release: 3 demands made by CJP in letter to JP Nadda

CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka met union minister JP Nadda.
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 12:00 am IST

Panchkula: MACT awards 12L relief to family of road accident victim

The tribunal rejected the insurance company’s objections regarding the delay in registration of the FIR, observing that the delay had been satisfactorily explained. (HT File)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:02 am IST

Mohali consumer panel directs fast-food chain to pay 2,500 after customer’s order handed to another person

The complainant alleged that despite acknowledging the mistake, the staff refunded the amount instead of serving the food. (HT File)
Published on Jul 15, 2026 08:58 am IST

SC hands probe in Noida land compensation to UP vigilance

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Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:08 am IST

Panchkula: Families of two brothers killed in Pinjore bus mishap get 66L relief

The tribunal directed that both compensation amounts would carry 7.5% interest per annum from the date of filing of the claim petitions until realisation. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 08:38 am IST

Chandigarh resident set to get 50,000 compensration for defective haircut

Dismissing an appeal filed by Femina Plus, Luxe Salon, the commission affirmed the April 2 order of the district consumer disputes redressal commission-II, Chandigarh. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:36 am IST

Realtor told to refund 4.8L to Chandigarh man over undelivered plot

The commission noted that the allegations made by the complainant remained unrebutted and that the documentary evidence supported his claim. (HT File)
Published on Jul 09, 2026 08:01 am IST

State liable even if custodial death was suicide: Delhi HC

The Delhi HC court, in its ruling, held that once a person is deprived of liberty and placed in State custody, the authorities assume a “heightened duty of care”
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 06:51 am IST

Mumbai manhole death: He was priceless to us: Aslam Shaikh’s family

Mumbai, India. July 02, 2026 - Badrunisa, Aslam Shaikh's sister and his daughter, Shabnam, mourned his passing. Aslam Shaikh, a 55-year-old Sakinaka resident, died after falling into an open manhole during maintenance work on Khairani Road, Sakinaka, Mumbai. India. July 2, 2026. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:58 am IST

Developer told to pay 2 lakh to flat owner over fire safety lapses

In their defence, Omega City management denied negligence and alleged that the fire resulted from the complainant’s own actions.
Published on Jun 27, 2026 07:30 am IST

Chandigarh: Consumer panel enhances relief for defective TV to 20k, upholds refund

After hearing the parties, the state commission observed that the complainant had indeed suffered mental agony and inconvenience. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 05:06 am IST

Noida International Airport: From fields to flight, how dreams spread wings for Jewar farmers

Farmers and locals at Noida internatioal airport on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:58 am IST