Why are uninsured vehicles not part of crash relief scheme? Supreme Court
The Indian Supreme Court is questioning the government on why a new interim financial relief scheme for road crash victims excludes uninsured vehicles. The court has directed officials to increase public awareness of the scheme while clarifying the legal distinctions between insured and uninsured accident claims.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant gap in social safety nets for road accident victims and underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring equitable access to government compensation programs.
NEW DELHI: With Centre formulating a scheme to provide interim financial relief of Rs 2 lakh to families of road crash victims for deaths and Rs 1 lakh for grievous injuries, limited to accidents involving insured vehicles, SC has sought an explanation from govt on why it is not being extended to uninsured vehicles.Taking note that “Compensation to Victims (Interim Relief) Scheme, 2026” has not been notified or publicised, a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan directed the govt to publicise it to ensure awareness. People must be made aware of their right to seek interim compensation, it said.Union road transport ministry officials said the scheme will be notified as provided for under Central Motor Vehicle Act. Govt informed SC that the ministry shared the scheme with states and UTs on Feb 23.
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