A court in Jaipur has ordered Jaipur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited to pay 99 lakh rupees (about 9.9 million) to the family of a five-year-old girl. This happened because a high-voltage power line fell on her in March 2015, which resulted in her arms being amputated. The decision was made on November 28 and the money is meant to help with her ongoing medical treatment and future care.
Details of the Compensation
The court said the compensation money will be kept in a fixed deposit account. The family will get 6% interest on this money every year, starting from 2016 (the year the claim was made). This interest will be paid to the family each month to help pay for her medical needs.
When the girl turns 21, she will be able to take out 25 lakh rupees (about 2.5 million) for her own use. The rest of the money will continue to help with her care as she grows up.
Court’s Message
The judge pointed out how important daughters are to families. He shared that this compensation is meant to help lessen the pain caused by this terrible accident. This ruling brings closure to a case that showed how serious it can be when public utilities neglect safety.
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