When Those Knowingly Consuming Spurious Liquor Can Be Given Rs 10 Lakh, Innocent Victims Deserve No Less: Madras HC In Burn Victim's Case

The Madras High Court awarded compensation to the family of a burn victim who died due to negligence in handling kerosene by a shopkeeper. The court observed that the deceased's age, potential earnings, and pain and suffering should be considered in determining compensation. The judgment underscores the importance of strict liability in cases of negligence leading to fatalities, emphasizing deterrence against such incidents in the future.