A city-based lawyer, Rajeshwar Panchal, 36, has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court chief justice order accepting the enhancement of compensation declared by the State and Central government for deceased and injured victims of terror attacks. The petitioner has stated that compensation should be at par with the Motor Vehicle Tribunal, that considers the victim's age, salary and the number of dependents. "In the Supreme Court appeal, we intend to make all state governments and union territories party to the petition, and will request the apex court to pass the necessary order, which can then be implemented across India uniformly. The matter is likely to be heard by the apex court soon," Panchal said.

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