In a shocking verdict, a Mumbai court has convicted P. Narayanasamy Poosaripadaiyachi, a 66-year-old railway employee, for causing grievous hurt to Nidhi Jethmalani, a 17-year-old girl, in a 2017 accident that left her in a persistent vegetative state. The court imposed a meager fine of Rs 25,000 (approximately $300 USD) as compensation, which many view as insufficient for the life-altering consequences faced by Nidhi. The incident occurred on May 28, 2017, when Nidhi was struck while crossing Marine Drive on her way to KC College. The driver was found guilty of rash and negligent driving, but the lenient punishment was justified by the court based on his age and clean record. Nidhi's family has been engaged in a prolonged legal battle, having previously won a compensation award of Rs 69.92 lakh (approximately $84,000 USD) from the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The Bombay High Court has urged the Railway Ministry to consider a final settlement of Rs 5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD), highlighting the extraordinary nature of the case. Despite these efforts, the Railway Ministry has refused to increase the compensation, citing contributory negligence on Nidhi's part.