Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Thane MACT Awards ₹22.62 Lakh to Injured Gym Trainer
A gym trainer named Nalini Kamthe was badly hurt in a bus accident in 2020.
The bus, driven by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), hit her scooter, causing serious injuries.
She spent over ₹10 lakh on medical treatment and couldn't work properly afterward.
The court decided the bus driver was at fault and ordered the MSRTC to pay her ₹22.62 lakh as compensation.
The MSRTC tried to say the accident was her fault, but the court didn't agree.
Nalini had to stop working as a gym trainer and yoga instructor because of her injuries.
Nalini Kamthe suffered permanent disability in a 2020 MSRTC bus accident.
The Thane MACT awarded her ₹22.62 lakh in compensation with 9% annual interest.
The accident occurred due to the negligent driving of the MSRTC bus driver.
Kamthe spent over ₹10 lakh on medical treatment and claimed annual earnings of ₹62,000 before the accident.
MSRTC contested the claim, arguing the accident was due to Kamthe's negligence and poor brake response due to rain.
- Who
- Nalini Kamthe, a 38-year-old gym trainer and yoga instructor
- What
- Award of ₹22.62 lakh compensation for permanent disability due to a bus accident
- When
- The accident occurred on October 19, 2020; the compensation was awarded on July 22
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- The accident was caused by the negligent driving of the MSRTC bus driver, resulting in permanent disability
Victim's Claim
MSRTC's Defense
Cause of Accident
Victim's Claim
The accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of the MSRTC bus driver.
MSRTC's Defense
The accident occurred due to the claimant's own negligence and a four-wheeler suddenly turning left in front of the bus.
Bus Speed
Victim's Claim
The bus was driven at high speed.
MSRTC's Defense
The bus was being driven at a slow and moderate speed.
Conductor's Testimony
Victim's Claim
The conductor was not continuously observing the road at the time of the accident.
MSRTC's Defense
The conductor claimed the bus brakes did not respond effectively due to rain.
- Victim's Name
- Nalini Kamthe
- Accident Date
- October 19, 2020
- Compensation Amount
- ₹22.62 Lakh
- Annual Interest
- 9%
- Victim's Occupation
- Gym Trainer and Yoga Instructor
- Annual Income Before Accident
- ₹62,000
- Medical Expenses
- Over ₹10 Lakh
- Bus Conductor's Name
- Gokul Rajendra Chaure