Through the Reader lens — The High Court of Karnataka has ruled that two adult children must recover ₹25 lakh in compensation for their mother's death in a road accident directly from their father, who was driving without a valid license at the time of the crash. The father caused the accident that killed his wife, and the court held him personally liable for the damages awarded. The unusual aspect of the ruling is that the court directed the adult children — who were the claimants — to recover the compensation directly from the negligent parent, rather than from an insurance company or third party. The case underscores the legal consequences of driving without a valid license, as insurance claims are typically voided in such circumstances, leaving the wrongdoer personally responsible. Both The Hindu and its Karnataka edition covered the ruling neutrally, focusing on the court's directive and the family dynamics involved. Watch for whether the father appeals or whether the children face practical difficulties in recovering the sum from a parent already implicated in the death.