Families of Accident Victims Awarded Compensation at Lok Adalat in Thane
Accident victim's family receives compensation of Rs 87 lakh at Lok Adalat
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At a National Lok Adalat in Thane, Maharashtra, families of two accident victims received significant compensations on the first death anniversary of one victim. Maruti Mule's family was awarded ₹87 lakh ($105,000 USD) while Sushma Barua's family received ₹52.25 lakh ($63,000 USD), highlighting the judicial process for motor accident claims.
- 01Maruti Mule's family received ₹87 lakh in compensation.
- 02Sushma Barua's family was awarded ₹52.25 lakh.
- 03Both settlements were facilitated by the National Lok Adalat in Thane.
- 04The awards were presented on the first death anniversary of Maruti Mule.
- 05Judges and advocates played key roles in the settlement process.
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On May 9, 2025, the National Lok Adalat in Thane, Maharashtra, awarded ₹87 lakh ($105,000 USD) to the family of Maruti Mule, a Central Ordnance Department employee who died after being struck by a truck. This emotional moment coincided with the first anniversary of his death. The compensation was facilitated under the guidance of Thane Principal District and Sessions Judge Srinivas B Agarwal and other judicial members. In a separate case, Sushma Barua, a lawyer practicing in Kalyan and Ulhasnagar, was awarded ₹52.25 lakh ($63,000 USD) after her tragic death in a similar accident on February 27, 2025. Both cases underscore the importance of the Lok Adalat system in providing timely justice and compensation to victims' families.
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The compensation awarded provides financial relief to the families of accident victims, helping them cope with the loss and associated expenses.
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