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Official Blood money payment rates in Saudi Arabia
All Death Compensation cases (except industrial accidents) in Saudi Arabia are settled through concerned Shariat Courts in accordance with the Shariat Law.The maximum amount of Death Compensation (Diyya) generally admissible in Saudi Arabia, in respect of road/traffic/fire accident, murder, etc. is as under: Death Compensation in respect of a male person: i. Muslim - SR. 100,000/- ii. Christian/Jew - SR.50,000/- iii. Other religions : such as Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, etc. - SR 6666.66 In the case of death of a female, death compensation allowed is equal to half the amount as admissible to males professing the same religion. Further the amount of compensation admissible, is based on the percentage of responsibility fixed on the causer e.g. if the causer is held 50% responsible for the accident resulting in the death of a Muslim, the amount of Death Compensation admissible will be SR 50,000 only. Posted by: Crereth Ominert9452 2006-03-16 |
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