2016 accident shattered kho-kho champion’s dreams, Delhi High Court orders Rs 10 lakh

In March 2016, a bus accident left Kaur with a permanent 66% disability after a truck struck the vehicle near Panchi Gujran on GT Road. At the time of the accident, Kaur was a 14-year-old student preparing for Class 8 exams. She had achieved notable success in kho-kho and long jump events, even earning certificates of recognition for her performances.

The Delhi High Court has now directed the insurer to deposit Rs 10 lakh towards Kaur's future surgery for her injuries, which include deformities in her left foot, heel, ankle, amputated toes, and a shortened limb. This compensation order upholds the Rs 6 lakh award for the loss of her education and marriage prospects. The court deemed these losses to be reasonable expectations of life, as they significantly impacted Kaur's ability to continue her education, pursue a career, and eventually establish a family.