Jaipur Court Rejects Truck Accident Compensation Claim as Unsupported

A compensation claim seeking ₹20.5 lakh for alleged leg amputation in a truck accident was rejected by Labour Court-1 in Jaipur and the Employee Compensation Commissioner, Dausa, after the court found the petition lacked sufficient evidence and contained multiple inconsistencies.

Petition Filed Under Employee Compensation Act

The case was filed by Ajay Singh (alias Pappu Singh) from Ayodhya Nagar, Dausa, claiming he worked as a truck driver for owner Rajesh Kumar. The petition alleged that on December 11, 2009, Singh’s truck collided with a tree near Anantpura turn while trying to avoid a nilgai (blue bull), resulting in severe injuries and amputation of his left leg near the knee.

After Ajay Singh’s passing during the proceedings, his wife Pushpa Kanwar continued pursuing the claim. The petition requested that the truck owner and insurance company pay ₹20.5 lakh as compensation, citing Singh’s reported monthly income of ₹9,000.

Court Observes Inconsistencies in the Claim

During the hearing, several discrepancies emerged that raised doubts about the petition’s credibility:

• The accident report was filed nearly six weeks after the alleged incident, with no satisfactory explanation for the delay.
• No technical or medical documents were submitted to verify the claimed injuries or truck damage.
• Police station records did not reflect any report of the accident.
• The truck owner failed to appear for testimony, and employment of Ajay Singh as a driver was not proven.

Considering these factors, the court ruled the claim unsupported by reliable evidence and dismissed the petition.

Special Penalty Imposed

In addition to rejecting the claim, the court levied a special penalty of ₹1 lakh, to be deposited in the Army Welfare Battle Casualties Welfare Fund. ₹50,000 each is to be paid by Pushpa Kanwar and truck owner Rajesh Kumar. The amount must be deposited by April 6, 2026, or it will be recovered as arrears of land revenue.

The verdict sends a strong message discouraging attempts to misuse the judicial process by filing large compensation claims without adequate proof.