Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Tribunal Awards ₹13.64 Lakh to Parents of Accident Victim
A tribunal decided that the parents of a 19-year-old who died in a car accident should get money.
The accident happened in 2016 when a car hit him.
The driver was going too fast.
The parents asked for money because of the accident.
Even though the car owner broke the rules of his insurance, the insurance company still has to pay the money first, and then they can try to get it back from the car owner later.
The court decided this to help the parents get the money they deserve.
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded ₹13.64 lakh compensation.
The compensation was awarded to the parents of a 19-year-old accident victim.
The accident occurred on November 6, 2016, in Maval.
The car was driven at high speed in a rash and negligent manner.
The New India Assurance Co. was instructed to pay compensation despite policy violations.
- Who
- The compensation was awarded to the parents of Ashish Patil, the victim. Sunny Patil, the driver, was charged. The New India Assurance Co. was instructed to pay.
- What
- Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded compensation.
- When
- The tribunal made the decision on August 5, 2024. The accident occurred on November 6, 2016.
- Where
- The accident occurred in Maval. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal is located in Thane.
- Why
- The compensation was awarded due to the death of Ashish Patil in a car accident caused by rash driving.
Insurance Company
Car Owner
Responsibility for Payment
Insurance Company
The insurance policy was violated by the car owner.
Car Owner
The Insurance Company is first responsible for paying the compensation, and then recover the amount from the car owner.
- Compensation Amount
- ₹13.64 lakh
- Victim's Age
- 19 years old
- Accident Date
- November 6, 2016
- Location of Accident
- Maval
- Car Owner
- Jayendra L Kachalia
- Insurance Company
- The New India Assurance Co.