RBI finalises digital banking fraud protection rules; introduces shadow reversal, extends relief to sole proprietorsVictims of digital payment fraud losing up to Rs 50,000 can now get up to Rs 25,000 compensation from banks, effective January 1, 2027. The...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
RBI mandates kill switch for AI models at banks, introduces comprehensive model risk frameworkThe Reserve Bank of India is implementing stringent rules for banks and financial entities using Artificial Intelligence. A new draft frame...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
RBI expands digital fraud protection, introduces compensation for small-value scam victimsThe RBI has expanded customer protection rules for digital payment frauds to cover cases where people are tricked into sending money to sca...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
SC's ₹30,000 homemaker benchmark may lift accident compensation payoutsA Supreme Court ruling has assigned a notional monthly value of ₹30,000 to unpaid household work. This decision is expected to significantl...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
SJM writes to US envoy over Indian seafarers' killing, seeks probe, compensationIn a heartfelt letter, an RSS affiliate has reached out to the US Ambassador, condemning the tragic deaths of three Indian seafarers result...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
₹80,000 crore in motor accident claims stuck as compensation system fails victims: ReportA massive ₹80,000 crore in motor accident compensation claims remains stuck in India's legal system. Over 10.46 lakh cases are pending, wit...
23 Mar, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Supreme Court mulls compensation for wrongful convictionThe Supreme Court will examine compensation for individuals wrongfully arrested, prosecuted, or convicted, acknowledging many are made scap...
28 Oct, 2025, 01.22 PM IST
Compensation for minor victims in Delhi violence should be on par with adult victims: CPIM to KejriwalIn addition, she said, the Delhi Government must take into consideration the huge emotional loss, injury and trauma suffered by the parents...
06 Jan, 2021, 08.34 PM IST
One-time payment from vehicle buyers to fund higher compensation to hit & run victimsCurrently, the compensation for injured persons is Rs 12,500.
02 Apr, 2019, 10.26 AM IST
Acquittal of ISRO Scientist: Government weighing law panel’s report on unfair prosecutionThe panel has also suggested a “statutory obligation” on the state to compensate “victims” of wrongful prosecution and a “corresponding sta...
24 Sep, 2018, 08.50 AM IST
- Law Commission's report on wrongful prosecution
The Commission’s report gives an overview of the remedies available under the existing laws and discusses their inadequacies.
30 Aug, 2018, 07.50 PM IST
Urgent law needed to rehabilitate wrongful imprisonment victims: Delhi High CourtIt directed the Law Commission to undertake a comprehensive examination of the issue and give its recommendations to the central government.
03 Dec, 2017, 11.15 AM IST
SC to examine plea for regulating app-based taxi providersAdvocate Jaising said that several crimes committed by these drivers have come to notice in the recent past and it is necessary to have som...
12 Oct, 2017, 08.58 PM IST
IT Act has provision for privacy, security of data: Telecom Minister Manoj SinhaThe IT Act has legal framework for privacy and security of data in digital format and provides for compensation to the victim in the case o...
02 Dec, 2016, 05.12 PM IST
Acid attacks may be treated as heinous crimeBesides preventive measures, the government proposes to ensure quick relief and rehabilitation of acid attack victims. The focus would be o...
25 Dec, 2014, 11.55 AM IST
- UPA-I opposed increase in Bhopal payout
The UPA government had opposed the plea saying it was based on "assumptions, surmises and conjecture and on misreading of the judgments of ...
17 Jun, 2010, 04.22 AM IST
- India demands Rs 15-crore compensation over death of 16
India has demanded a compensation of Rs 15 crore from a Bahrain company for the death of 16 of its nationals who lost their lives after a f...
03 Aug, 2008, 04.44 PM IST