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Welcome to this week’s Legal Roundup from Mumbai and Maharashtra! In this episode, we break down significant legal developments, landmark tribunal rulings, and key proceedings from the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC).
📌 In This Episode:
MACT Mumbai Awards ₹13+ Crore Compensation:
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Mumbai, has awarded substantial compensation (₹8.92 Crore and ₹4.42 Crore plus 7.5% annual interest) to the families of two Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) employees killed in a fatal 2018 road accident. Learn why the tribunal rejected the insurer’s plea to suspend statutory interest over trial delays.
NCLT Mumbai Rejects ₹742 Crore Insolvency Plea:
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) dismissed Canara Bank’s ₹742.06 Crore insolvency petition against corporate guarantor NSD Nirman Pvt. Ltd. The tribunal ruled that issuing a second demand notice cannot revive a claim already barred by the 3-year limitation period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
MSHRC Demands Action Taken Report in 3-Year-Old’s Death:
Following media reports of a toddler’s death due to an alleged snakebite and delayed treatment at Central Hospital, Ulhasnagar, the MSHRC summoned health authorities. A preliminary inquiry revealed gross negligence by a doctor, nurse, and medical interns.
Ex-Parte Orders Against Municipal Commissioner Over Child Labour:
The MSHRC ordered ex-parte proceedings against the Municipal Commissioner of the MCGM (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) for failing to respond to reports of children allegedly employed by civic contractors to clean gutters in L Ward.
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