₹1 Lakh Cost Imposed on State for Opposing Accident Compensation by Belatedly Claiming Wrongful Impleadment: Rajasthan High Court
The Rajasthan High Court, in a strongly worded judgment dated 2025, imposed a cost of Rs. 1 Lakh on the State of Rajasthan for its delayed and negligent approach in a fatal accident compensation case filed under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855. The State sought a stay on the execution of compensation proceedings nearly eight years after it was served notice, claiming wrongful impleadment of the Secretary, Medical and Health…