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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

Hooda meets Rohtak fire victims’ kin, seeks higher compensation from government

Former Haryana CM and LoP Bhupinder Singh Hooda visits fire-affected shops at D-Park Market in Rohtak on Friday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
Published on Jun 13, 2026 06:28 am IST

Compensation for exam leak, paper-based evaluation: CJP's 5 exam reform demands

The Cockroach Janata Party has put forward 5 exam reform demands.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 10:15 am IST

SC awards 25 lakh compensation to man left paralysed when tree branch fell on autorickhaw

SC awards 25 lakh compensation to man left paralysed when tree branch fell on autorickhaw
Published on Jun 11, 2026 05:31 pm IST

Homemakers are ‘nation builders’, their work worth minimum 30,000/month: SC

The judgment is expected to have far-reaching implications. (File photo)
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST

HC orders 2 lakh compensation for man’s 8-day illegal detention

The court further directed that the amount be recovered from the assistant commissioner of police (ACP), Bara, Prayagraj, after conducting a disciplinary inquiry against him within three months. (For representation)
Published on Jun 11, 2026 03:54 am IST

Allahabad HC asks state govt to compensate man kept in illegal custody

Allahabad HC asks state govt to compensate man kept in illegal custody
Published on Jun 10, 2026 11:01 am IST

Mohali: Insurer directed to pay 4 lakh for damaged car sunroof

Mohali: Insurer directed to pay 4 lakh for damaged car sunroof
Published on Jun 08, 2026 06:30 am IST

Human rights body asks govt to pay 16 lakh to kin of woman who died after birthing child in ambulance

Human rights body asks govt to pay 16 lakh to kin of woman who died after birthing child in ambulance
Published on Jun 06, 2026 05:48 am IST

RBI tightens rules for disabling mobile devices over loan defaults

The RBI's directions ensure the borrower has sufficient time and notice for loan repayment before the device functionalities can be restricted.
Updated on Jul 17, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Owners who agreed to sell land for Gurugram Metro seek govt jobs, plots

Officials said most owners are willing to sell but have attached conditions before consenting to transfer their properties. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:56 am IST

UP cabinet clears policy for compensation in jail deaths

UP cabinet clears policy for compensation in jail deaths
Published on Jun 04, 2026 12:27 am IST

Impunity of disaster compensations

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In disaster after disaster, victims get sops in the name of compensation instead of any systemic changes or infrastructural overhauls. Worse still, the alacrity with which the compensation is announced goes missing at the time of disbursement. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 03, 2026 09:10 pm IST

MACT awards 2.38 crore to crash victim’s family

Police registered a criminal case against the SUV driver, Somnath Pujari, and later filed a chargesheet alleging rash and negligent driving. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jun 03, 2026 04:46 am IST

HC directs UP to pay 5 lakh to man arrested despite stay

The Allahabad high court in Prayagraj (HT File Photo)
Published on Jun 01, 2026 07:37 pm IST

Delhi tribunal awards 67.2 lakh compensation road death victim's kin

Delhi tribunal awards 67.2 lakh compensation road death victim's kin
Updated on May 29, 2026 06:00 pm IST

NHAI changes 'act of god’ stand, to pay 1.80 cr to Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage

NHAI changes 'act of god’ stand, to pay 1.80 cr to Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage
Published on May 27, 2026 01:37 pm IST

Forest fire watcher among 2 killed in separate Uttarakhand fire incidents: Official

SDRF and forest officials trying to control further spread of forest fire in Uttarkashi district
Published on May 21, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Samana crash: Kin of 2 men killed by negligent truck driver get 66L relief

The tribunal relied upon the testimony of an eyewitness, postmortem reports and the FIR while concluding that the accident occurred due to negligent driving of the truck driver. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:09 am IST

Financial advisor gets 2-year RI, fined 30 lakh in breach of trust case

Financial advisor gets 2-year RI, fined 30 lakh in breach of trust case
Published on May 17, 2026 01:56 pm IST