Triple riding on bike doesn't automatically reduce accident compensation; Chhattisgarh HC rules

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled against halving road accident compensation due to multiple passengers. The court found the victim's income was wrongly assessed at a lower amount. It increased the total compensation to nearly nineteen lakh rupees. The court also raised the consortium amount significantly for the victim's family. Respondents must pay the additional amount with interest within three months.

By TOI LEGAL DESK