Delhi Tribunal Awards ₹1.56 Crore to Family of Woman Killed in Noida Accident
MACT awards Rs 1.56 crore compensation to kin of 26-year-old woman killed in Noida road accident in 2023
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A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Delhi awarded ₹1.56 crore (approximately $188,000 USD) to the family of Srishti Sethi, a 26-year-old woman who died from injuries sustained in a road accident in Noida on October 20, 2023. The tribunal found the driver negligent and emphasized the principle of 'res ipsa loquitor' in its ruling.
- 01The tribunal awarded ₹1.56 crore to Srishti Sethi's family for her death in a road accident.
- 02The accident occurred in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, when a speeding car struck Sethi's motorcycle.
- 03The tribunal ruled that the driver was negligent, shifting the burden of proof to the defendants.
- 04Medical evidence linked Sethi's death to complications from the accident.
- 05Compensation was based on loss of dependency, medical expenses, and loss of consortium.
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A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Delhi has awarded ₹1.56 crore (approximately $188,000 USD) to the family of Srishti Sethi, a 26-year-old woman who died following a road accident in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on October 20, 2023. The tribunal, presided over by Pooja Aggarwal, heard a plea from Sethi's mother and sister against the driver, owner, and insurer of the vehicle involved in the incident. The accident occurred when Sethi was riding her motorcycle with a colleague, Aditya Sharma, and was struck by a speeding car that had collided with two other vehicles. Despite the driver's claim that his car was hit by another vehicle, the tribunal found no evidence to support this assertion and ruled that the driver was negligent. The tribunal emphasized the principle of res ipsa loquitor, stating that the circumstances of the accident spoke for themselves. Although a doctor testified that the accident was not the direct cause of death, the tribunal determined it was the antecedent cause leading to Sethi's complications and eventual death. The compensation amount considered factors such as loss of dependency, medical expenses, and loss of consortium.
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This ruling highlights the legal recourse available to families affected by road accidents and underscores the importance of accountability for negligent driving.
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