Parents of Road Accident Victim Awarded ₹16 Lakh in Compensation
Mohali: Parents of road mishap victim get ₹16 lakh relief
Hindustan Times
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The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in SAS Nagar awarded ₹16 lakh (approximately $19,400 USD) to the parents of Gaganjot Singh, a 22-year-old who died in a motorcycle accident in November 2022. The compensation, directed to be paid by IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company, includes 7% annual interest from the date of the petition.
- 01The tribunal awarded ₹16 lakh to the parents of Gaganjot Singh for his death in a road accident.
- 02The accident occurred in November 2022 when an Activa scooter collided with Singh's motorcycle.
- 03The compensation includes 7% annual interest from the date of filing the petition.
- 04The tribunal assessed Singh's monthly income at ₹10,000, adding 40% for future prospects.
- 05Eyewitness testimony and police records were crucial in determining liability.
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The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in SAS Nagar has awarded ₹16 lakh (approximately $19,400 USD) in compensation to Raghvir Singh and Jasvir Kaur, parents of 22-year-old Gaganjot Singh, who died in a motorcycle accident. The incident occurred on November 4, 2022, near Khattani Kalan village in Ludhiana district, Punjab, India, when an Activa scooter allegedly collided with Singh's motorcycle. Despite the insurance company's claims that a stray dog caused the accident, the tribunal, led by judge Prashant Verma, found the scooter driver, Narinder Singh, liable based on eyewitness accounts and police documentation. The tribunal calculated Singh's monthly income at ₹10,000 based on minimum wage standards, rejecting the family's claim of ₹25,000 monthly earnings, and included an additional 40% for future earnings potential. The compensation will accrue 7% interest from the date the petition was filed.
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This compensation provides financial support to the grieving family, helping them cope with the loss and related expenses.
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