The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed a government-owned insurance company to provide Rs.2.12 lakh to the family of a fisherman who was killed in an accident at sea.
Johnson, of Puthukuruchi, died on July 25, 2010, due to head injuries while fishing at sea.
The company, citing a police report which mentioned the cause of death as ‘cardiac arrest,’ denied the claim.
SHRC Chairperson J.B. Koshy said the post-mortem examination had revealed that the person died due to head injuries. Hence, the company was liable to provide claim to the family.
Explanation sought
The SHRC registered a case in connection with the denial of treatment to an HIV-positive patient at the Mental Health Centre, Peroorkada. The commission directed the Superintendent of the centre; the Secretary, Health Department; Director of Health Services; and the Director, Kerala State AIDS Control Society; to furnish their explanation before July 18.
Company denied claim of
fisherman’s family.
