Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Thane Tribunal Orders Compensation in 2019 Fatal Accident
A court in Thane decided to give about 49 lakh rupees to the parents of a young IT worker who died in a car accident in 2019.
The court said the truck driver was mostly at fault, but the worker also shared some blame.
The accident happened when the worker tried to pass a bus on his motorcycle, and a truck hit him.
The court ordered the truck owner and their insurance company to pay the money to the parents.
The Thane MACT awarded Rs 49.46 lakh to the parents of a 24-year-old IT engineer who died in a 2019 road accident.
The accident occurred on Ghodbunder Road in Thane when the engineer's motorcycle collided with a bus and was subsequently hit by a truck.
The MACT found contributory negligence, attributing 75% blame to the truck driver and 25% to the deceased motorcyclist.
The engineer was attempting to overtake a bus when the accident occurred.
The tribunal directed the truck owner and insurer to pay the compensation with 9% annual interest.
- Who
- The parents of Swapnil Suresh Gulvi and the truck driver.
- What
- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarded compensation to the parents of an IT engineer.
- When
- The accident occurred in 2019; the compensation was awarded on August 2.
- Where
- Ghodbunder Road in Thane, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The tribunal determined contributory negligence in a road accident.
Truck Driver's Negligence
Motorcyclist Negligence
Truck Driver Responsibility
Truck Driver's Negligence
The truck driver was primarily responsible for the accident due to speeding and failing to maintain a safe distance.
Motorcyclist Negligence
N/A
- Deceased
- Swapnil Suresh Gulvi
- Age
- 24 years old
- Compensation
- Rs 49.46 lakh
- Location
- Ghodbunder Road, Thane
- Accident Date
- January 11, 2019
- Negligence
- Truck driver 75%, Deceased 25%
