Madurai HC Directs Insurance Payout to Kin of Man Who Died During Jallikattu Event
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- •The Madurai High Court ordered an insurance company to pay ₹10 lakh compensation to the family of a man who died during a Jallikattu event in Theni, Tamil Nadu, in January 2022.
- •The insurer had initially denied the claim on technical grounds, but the court ruled that humanitarian relief must take precedence over procedural lapses.
- •The deceased, S. Muthukumar, was 25 years old and died after being gored by a bull during the event.
- •The court directed the insurer to disburse the compensation within four weeks and emphasized the need for safety compliance in high-risk cultural events.
- •Legal experts see this judgment as a precedent for future cases involving injuries or deaths during traditional sports events.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed an insurance company to pay compensation to the family of a 25-year-old man who died during a Jallikattu event held in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, in January 2022. The court’s order, delivered on Tuesday, underscores the legal responsibility of insurers in high-risk cultural events and reinforces the need for adequate safety measures.
The deceased, identified as S. Muthukumar, was participating in a bull-taming event in Periyakulam when he suffered fatal injuries after being gored by a bull. His family had filed a claim with the insurer, which had provided a policy covering the Jallikattu event. However, the insurer initially denied the claim, citing technical grounds related to the event’s registration and the nature of the injury.
