LatestCorporate Compliance 12 November 2026
Couple Awarded ₹2.27 Lakh After 25‑Year Fight Over Unborn Child Death
A Delhi‑based couple finally received a ₹2.27 lakh settlement after a 25‑year lawsuit over the death of their unborn child in a 2021 road collision. The court based the award on historical minimum wages, creating a key precedent for future dependency loss calculations in India.
Key facts
- After a 25‑year legal battle, the court ordered a payment of ₹2.27 lakh to the parents of an unborn child killed in a 2021 road accident.
- Compensation was calculated using historical minimum wage rates, setting a benchmark for dependency loss claims.
The ruling, reported by CNBC TV18, may influence how future cases assess financial loss for unborn victims and could shape compensation standards across India.
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