Bombay High Court Orders First-Ever Compensation in Dombivli Manhole Death Case
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News18 Lokmat•03/12/2025
Bombay High Court Orders First-Ever Compensation in Dombivli Manhole Death Case
- •The Bombay High Court has ordered compensation for the first time in a manhole death case.
- •13-year-old Ayush Kadam died after falling into an open manhole in Dombivli.
- •The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation and Thane District Legal Services Authority will pay Rs 6 lakh to Ayush's family.
- •Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice Sandesh Patil appreciated KDMC's decision, hoping other administrations will follow suit.
- •KDMC will initially pay the compensation and recover the amount from the responsible person after investigation.
Why it matters: Bombay High Court sets precedent for victim compensation in manhole death cases.
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