Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Mumbai MACT Awards ₹9.39 Lakh To Elderly Worli Resident
A 77-year-old man named Pandurang Ghadge was walking to a public toilet in Worli, Mumbai, when he was hit by a motorcycle.
The accident happened early in the morning on April 21, 2023.
The man suffered serious injuries, including a broken bone and a 68% permanent disability.
The Mumbai Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) decided that the insurance company, Shriram General Insurance Co.
Ltd., should pay him ₹9.39 lakh in compensation.
The insurance company first has to pay the money to the man and then try to get it back from the driver who caused the accident.
The insurer argued that the man might have contributed to the accident and that the driver did not have a valid license, but the tribunal found the man's injuries to be severe and awarded the compensation.
The Mumbai MACT awarded ₹9.39 lakh to a 77-year-old man hit by a motorcycle in Worli.
The accident occurred on April 21, 2023, at 6:30 AM while the man was walking to a public toilet.
The man suffered grievous fracture injuries and a 68% permanent partial disability.
The tribunal directed the insurance company to pay the compensation with 7.5% annual interest from 2023.
The insurer denied the allegations and sought dismissal of the claim petition.
- Who
- Pandurang Ghadge, a 77-year-old Worli resident
- What
- Motorcycle accident resulting in grievous injuries
- When
- April 21, 2023, at 6:30 AM
- Where
- Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai
- Why
- The motorcycle rider allegedly drove rashly and negligently, hitting the claimant.
Claimant's Perspective
Insurer's Perspective
Liability for the Accident
Claimant's Perspective
The claimant argues that the motorcycle rider was driving rashly and negligently, causing the accident.
Insurer's Perspective
The insurer denies the involvement of the offending vehicle and claims the applicant contributed to the accident.
Validity of Driver's License
Claimant's Perspective
The claimant asserts that the rider did not possess a valid driving license.
Insurer's Perspective
The insurer uses this as a reason to seek dismissal of the claim petition.
- Compensation Amount
- ₹9.39 Lakh
- Interest Rate
- 7.5% per annum from 2023
- Date of Accident
- April 21, 2023
- Time of Accident
- 6:30 AM
- Location of Accident
- Annie Besant Road, Worli
- Injuries Sustained
- Grievous fracture injuries, 68% permanent partial disability
- Medical Expenses
- Incurred during treatment
- Claimant's Age
- 77 years old