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A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded Rs 1.38 crore compensation to the family of a 32-year-old engineer who died in a car collision on the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram in December 2022. The tribunal held the driver guilty of rash and negligent driving, rejecting the insurer’s claim that the victim was solely responsible.
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The deceased, Kaushal Mishra, was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a car driven by Aman Kushwaha. The tribunal directed TATA AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd to pay the compensation, ensuring financial relief for the victim’s family. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s emphasis on accountability in road safety and the importance of fair compensation in fatal accident cases.
Notable updates
• MACT awards Rs 1.38 crore to family of engineer killed in 2022 accident
• Tribunal confirms accident caused by rash and negligent driving of car driver
• Insurance company’s claim of victim’s sole negligence rejected
• Compensation to be paid by TATA AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd
• Case highlights judicial focus on accountability and victim rights in road safety matters
Major takeaway
The ruling reinforces the principle that negligent driving carries legal and financial consequences, while ensuring justice and relief for victims’ families in fatal accident cases.
Sources: The Print, Economic Times, Devdiscourse
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