<h1>Victims of hit-and-run accidents in India can claim compensation from the Solatium Fund u/s 163 of the Motor Vehicles Act.</h1> Accident victims in hit and run cases in India can receive compensation from the Solatium Fund, established under Section 163 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The compensation amounts to Rs. 25,000 for deaths and Rs. 12,500 for grievous injuries. Both public and private insurers contribute a portion of their Gross Written Premium to this fund annually. If the vehicle involved lacks insurance, victims or their dependents may claim compensation from the owner or driver. The Sundar Committee suggested aligning the insurance certificate's validity with the vehicle registration certificate, but there is no plan to impose a one-time insurance premium for new vehicles.