LAWS(P&H)-2016-2-142

SUSHMA RANI Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

Decided On February 24, 2016
SUSHMA RANI Appellant
V/S
State of Punjab and Ors. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioner, a housewife, has prayed for compensation for the death of her husband Vidya Bhushan, killed by a stray bull on 01.02.2014, when he was going to the construction site of his house on his moped No. PB-48-C-2067. Deceased Vidya Bhushan was taken to the Civil Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh in an ambulance by the neighbour, where he succumbed to the injuries caused by the bull.

(2.) The petitioner, who is now left with her 18 years old daughter, studying in 12th class, alleged to be at the mercy of her relations, moved an application for compensation to the respondents and ultimately had to file a writ petition bearing CWP No. 5488 of 2015, which was disposed of on 25.3.2015 by this Court with the following observations:

(3.) Thereafter, the Deputy Commissioner, Fatehgarh Sahib passed the order on 23.7.2015, the relevant portion of which reads as under: