Families of pillion riders of two-wheelers and car passengers who die in road accidents will now be eligible for monetary compensation from insurance companies, thanks to the Delhi High Court.

There is only one caveat: the vehicle must be insured.

Formulating a new comprehensive insurance policy for vehicles, Justice J.R. Midha asked the insurance companies to strictly follow the guidelines to cover pillion riders and passengers of cars and other vehicles

Source - economictimes.com