Respected Seniors ,
Mr. X was appointed as a carpenter by Mr. A, who was neighbour of Mr. X ( Carepenter). Due to the negligence i.e falulty ladder provided by Mr. A , Mr. X fell down from the ladder while he was working and died to injuries later on.
An FIR has been loged under Section 304 A.
Specific queries :
1) Can family member of Mr. X claim compensation from Mr. A, if yes under which law... Does C.P.C provides any proceedings for this particular situation or any other law.
( As per my research , the fatals accidents act 1855 , is applicable in this particular situation....but i am not sure whether it is still applicable in India or it has been repealed. Hence can we file an application in the court of law under the said act.) ?
2) Do any labour law attracts here , i.e any labour law for hired contract labour etc.Name of the act. ?
3) Family of Mr. X is poor. How they can appoint a lawyer free of cost as they belong to a very poor family.
Situation is of New Delhi.
I am helping a poor person in getting Justice.
Thank u all......
