“Hit and Run” Accident :
Section 161 defines “hit and run motor accident” as accident arising out of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles the identity of whereof cannot be ascertained in spite of reasonable efforts for the purpose. The Section provides for payment of compensation as follows in such cases:
(a) In respect of death of any person resulting from a “hit and run” accident, a fixed sum of Rs.25,000
(b) In respect of grievous hurt to any person resulting from a hit and run motor accident, a fixed sum of Rs.12,500
(c) Compensation known as Solatium is payable out of a “Solatium Fund” established by the Central Government