Sanju Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
CWJC No.12860 of 2025, Patna High Court, decided 14-05-2026 by A. Abhishek Reddy, J.; writ petition by widow (Sanju Devi) for motor accident compensation disposed of at admission with consent; liberty granted to file claim before Motor Accident Claims Tribunal within 4 weeks under Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022 or other law; limitation barred from consideration; respondents include State of Bihar Transport Department, DM/District Magistrate, Additional DM (Accident Claim Inquiry), DTO Patna; no quantum awarded; no precedent engaged.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file a suitable compensation application before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal within 4 weeks with supporting documents; the Tribunal to entertain the application without going into limitation, put all parties on notice, afford them a hearing, and pass necessary orders, communicating any order to the parties.