Archive · 22 Jul 2026
MACT Awards Compensation in Two Mumbai Motorcycle Accident Cases
In two separate cases, the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Mumbai awarded compensation to two individuals who were injured in motorcycle accidents.
The first case involved a 15-year-old boy who suffered severe brain injuries while riding as a pillion on a motorcycle in Raigad in 2019.
The tribunal awarded him Rs 27.22 lakh.
The second case involved a 62-year-old accountant who was hit by a motorcycle in Kandivali in 2024 and received Rs 19.30 lakh in compensation.
In both cases, the tribunal found the motorcycle riders negligent and rejected the insurers' arguments regarding contributory negligence and policy conditions.
The compensation includes amounts for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income, and other related costs.
MACT awarded Rs 27.22 lakh to a 15-year-old pillion rider for injuries sustained in a 2019 motorcycle accident in Raigad.
The tribunal found the rider negligent and rejected insurer's claims of contributory negligence and breach of policy conditions.
The victim suffered a diffuse axonal brain injury, right-sided hemiparesis, and facial palsy, with a 40% disability assessment.
In a separate case, MACT awarded Rs 19.30 lakh to a 62-year-old accountant injured in a 2024 motorcycle accident in Kandivali.
The tribunal held the motorcycle rider responsible for the accident and rejected insurer's objections regarding the rider's driving licence and non-joinder of the driver.
- Who
- Manish Maruti Tavale (15-year-old pillion rider) and Ravindra Jaykishore Sheth (62-year-old accountant)
- What
- MACT awarded compensation for injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents
- When
- Raigad case: March 23, 2019; Kandivali case: July 12, 2024
- Where
- Raigad (Bapdev Mandir, Khalapur) and Kandivali (West), Mumbai
- Why
- Due to rash and negligent riding of motorcycles
Insurer's Defense
Tribunal's Decision
Contributory Negligence
Insurer's Defense
Insurer argued that the victims contributed to the accidents.
Tribunal's Decision
Tribunal rejected these claims, holding riders fully responsible.
Policy Conditions
Insurer's Defense
Insurer cited breach of policy conditions.
Tribunal's Decision
Tribunal dismissed these arguments, focusing on rider negligence.
Driving Licence Validity
Insurer's Defense
Insurer questioned the rider's valid driving licence.
Tribunal's Decision
Tribunal relied on police charge sheet, proving negligence.
- Case 1: Raigad
- Rs 27,22,017 awarded to Manish Maruti Tavale
- Case 2: Kandivali
- Rs 19,30,800 awarded to Ravindra Jaykishore Sheth
- Raigad Accident Date
- March 23, 2019
- Kandivali Accident Date
- July 12, 2024
- Raigad Injury Details
- Diffuse axonal brain injury, right-sided hemiparesis, facial palsy
- Kandivali Injury Details
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Raigad Disability Assessment
- 40%
- Kandivali Disability Assessment
- 25%
- Interest Rate on Compensation
- 7.5% annually