Jaipur: An attempt to secure lakhs of rupees in insurance compensation by claiming leg amputation in a truck accident failed to stand scrutiny in court. During the investigation and hearing, several inconsistencies emerged, prompting the Labour Court-1 in Jaipur and the Employee Compensation Commissioner, Dausa, to dismiss a compensation petition seeking nearly ₹20.50 lakh. The court observed that the claim lacked sufficient evidence and amounted to misuse of the judicial process.
Taking the matter seriously, the court also imposed a special penalty of ₹1 lakh on the petitioner’s side and the truck owner. According to the order, the amount must be deposited in the Army Welfare Battle Casualties Welfare Fund.
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Petition filed under the Employee Compensation Act
According to the case details, Ajay Singh alias Pappu Singh, a resident of Ayodhya Nagar in Dausa, had filed a claim petition in the Labour Court under the Employee Compensation Act. In the petition, it was claimed that he worked as a driver for truck owner Rajesh Kumar, who resides near the railway station in Dausa.
During the course of the hearing, Ajay Singh passed away. After his death, his wife Pushpa Kanwar was made a party to the case and continued pursuing the petition in court.
Claim of leg amputation in the accident
The petition stated that on December 11, 2009, Ajay Singh was driving a truck from Sikar to Jaipur. Near the Anantpura turn, he allegedly tried to avoid a nilgai (blue bull) that suddenly came onto the road, causing the truck to crash into a tree.
According to the claim, Ajay Singh suffered severe injuries in the accident. During medical treatment, his left leg was reportedly amputated near the knee. The petition mentioned his age as around 40 years and claimed a monthly income of approximately ₹9,000.
On this basis, the court was requested to direct the truck owner and the insurance company to pay ₹20.50 lakh as compensation.
Several inconsistencies surfaced during the hearing
During the proceedings, the court noted multiple discrepancies that raised serious doubts about the authenticity of the claim. One of the key issues was the significant delay in reporting the alleged accident.
Records showed that the accident report was filed nearly one and a half months later, and no satisfactory explanation for the delay was presented. This raised suspicion about the credibility of the claim.
No supporting documents related to the accident
During the hearing, no documents or technical evidence related to the damage caused to the truck were submitted before the court. The insurance company also informed the court that the police station records did not show any clear entry regarding such an accident.
Furthermore, truck owner Rajesh Kumar did not appear before the court to testify. The petitioner’s side also failed to prove that Ajay Singh was actually employed as a driver on the truck in question.
Considering all these factors, the court concluded that the claim was not supported by reliable evidence and contained several significant shortcomings. As a result, the court dismissed the petition, describing the compensation claim as baseless.
Penalty to be deposited in Army Welfare Fund
The court also imposed a special penalty of ₹1 lakh in the case. As per the order, ₹50,000 each must be deposited by Ajay Singh’s wife Pushpa Kanwar and truck owner Rajesh Kumar.
The court directed that the amount must be deposited in the Army Welfare Battle Casualties Welfare Fund by April 6, 2026. If the amount is not deposited within the stipulated time, it will be recovered as arrears of land revenue.
The court’s decision is being seen as a strong message against attempts to misuse the judicial system by filing large compensation claims without adequate evidence.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
