Justice
ON 31.05.2001, Upamanyu, aged about 18, riding on a scooter hit a speeding RTC bus and died. He was the only son of his parents who were dependent on him. In 2003, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded a compensation of Rs. 3,17,200/- to the parents. The RTC was aggrieved and took the matter in appeal to the High Court. The High Court by an order in 2006 reduced the compensation to Rs. 1,58,600/-. The aggrieved parents took the matter in appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court yesterday set aside the order of the High Court and upheld the order of the Tribunal. That is they will get the amount of Rs. 3,17,200/- thirteen years after their son was killed in the accident and God knows how much money they had to spend in litigation to get the Order from the Supreme Court and even now it is doubtful whether they will get their money.
Imagine a couple fighting legal battles for thirteen years after their only son died in an accident - this is how they understand democracy, law and justice.
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
Our assessees harassed by taxmen are far better off.