Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Minor's FDR Compensation Must Be Fully Released Upon Attaining Majority | No Partial Disbursement Permitted: Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that compensation funds deposited in an FDR for a minor accident victim must be fully released upon attaining majority, rejecting arbitrary partial disbursements by claims tribunals. This sets a critical precedent protecting the financial autonomy of young survivors, ensuring they can access their full award for education, housing, or rehabilitation without bureaucratic delay.