Archive · 26 May 2025
Thane Court Orders ₹8.04 Lakh Compensation in Fatal Accident
A man died after being hit by an auto-rickshaw.
His family sued for compensation.
The court decided the family should receive ₹8.04 lakh.
The money will cover the loss of the man's income and funeral costs.
The insurance company tried to avoid payment, but the court didn't agree with their arguments.
The court ordered the money to be split between the man's wife and daughter.
Some of the money will go into long-term savings.
A man died after being hit by an auto-rickshaw in Bhiwandi.
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded ₹8.04 lakh to the family.
The incident occurred on December 17, 2017.
The insurance company raised objections, but the court dismissed them.
The compensation will be divided between the wife and daughter.
- Who
- Family of a 54-year-old man, auto-rickshaw owner, and insurance provider.
- What
- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded ₹8.04 lakh compensation.
- When
- December 17, 2017
- Where
- Bhiwandi
- Why
- The family filed a petition seeking compensation for the loss of life.
Insurance Company
Victim's Family
FIR Filing Delay
Insurance Company
Opposed the claim citing delay in filing the FIR and other concerns.
Victim's Family
Court found the delay in filing FIR reasonable.
- Compensation Amount
- ₹8.04 lakh
- Victim's Age
- 54
- Accident Location
- Bhiwandi
- Accident Date
- December 17, 2017
- Interest Rate
- 8 percent per annum
