How many people received compensation in hit-and-run cases: The High Court has sought an account from Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, including how many cases have been settled and how many are pending, and whether the victims have received compensation.

The amount of compensation received by victims and their families in hit-and-run cases, where the vehicle driver who caused the accident flees and the vehicle remains unidentified, needs to be accounted for. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh administrations to present a complete record of such cases registered by September 30, 2026. It also needs to be stated how many cases have been settled, and how many are still pending.