Mangalore crash payout: HC reserves order on Air India's plea

August 17, 2011

Kochi, August 17: A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on an appeal filed by Air India Ltd against an order of a single judge bolding that the company was bound to pay a minimum compensation of Rs. 75 lakh to the legal heirs of every person killed in the Mangalore air crash.

The Bench, comprising Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair and Justice P.S. Gopinathan, reserved its judgment after the conclusion of arguments on the appeal.

The single judge had directed the company to pay the family members of B. Mohammed Rafi, who was killed in the crash, the balance sum within a month to make the compensation Rs. 75. Lakh.

In its appeal, the company said the single judge's order was wrong and unsustainable. The company further argued that the conclusion reached by the court, which cited the provisions of the Montreal Convention, was not fair. The single judge had observed that the Carriage by Air Act, 1972 did not draw any distinction among passengers over payment of a compensation of one lakh SDRs (Special Drawing Rights, equal to Rs. 75 lakh, of the International Monetary Fund).

The same should be paid by the carrier for the death of, or bodily injury sustained by a passenger in an accident on board, subject to the satisfaction of the extent of damage. The air carrier could pay compensation higher than the liability, but could not avoid or limit the liability provided under the Montreal Convention.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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