CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -But under the Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Scheme, 2022, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways increased the previous compensation for death to Rs. 2,00,000/- and Rs. 50,000/- for grievous hurt.

Detailed explanation-2: -The solatium to a person sustaining grievous injuries in a hit-and-run case will increase to Rs 50,000 from the current Rs 12,500.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Solatium Fund Very few know of the Solatium Scheme of the government, under which hit and run victims are entitled to compensation of Rs. 12,500 in cases of grievous hurt and Rs. 25,000 in cases of death.

Detailed explanation-4: -Section 164 states that if a person is seriously hurt, or dies due to an accident caused by a motor vehicle, the owner or insurer of that vehicle has to pay compensation. The compensation amount is 5 lakh rupees in case of death, or 2.5 lakh rupees in case of grievous hurt.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to Section 161 of Motor Vehicles Act, Hit-and-run is defined as “an accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle(s) the identity whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose.” Sections 279, 304A, and 338 of IPC are imposed on the victims of hit-and-run incidents.