Supreme Court directs compensation for child's death in uncovered sewerage tank incident

The Supreme Court of India allowed the appeal and directed the State of Tamil Nadu to pay the appellant Rs. 50,000 with interest for the death of a child who fell into an uncovered sewerage tank in Madras. The High Court's dismissal of the writ petition seeking compensation was overturned due to difficulty in proving negligence. The State was instructed to recover the amount from liable parties through legal means, with the appellant being awarded costs.

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The Supreme Court of India granted special leave in a case where a child died after falling into an uncovered sewerage tank in Madras. The High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking compensation, citing difficulty in determining negligence. The Supreme Court directed the State of Tamil Nadu to pay the appellant Rs. 50,000 with 12% interest from January 1, 1990, within six weeks. The State can recover the amount from responsible parties through legal proceedings. The appeal was allowed with no costs.

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