Delhi Court Rules: Government Bodies Liable for Accident Compensation, Even Without Statutory Fund

In a significant ruling, a Delhi court has determined that government bodies are legally responsible for providing accident compensation, regardless of whether they have maintained the statutory fund designated for such purposes. The court emphasized that the absence of a statutory fund does not absolve government entities from their liability in accident-related claims. This decision is expected to have a considerable impact on future legal proceedings involving accidents and government responsibility.