A Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Pune has awarded ₹27.85 lakh (approximately $33,600 USD) in compensation to Saurabh Rajendra Kobarne, a 24-year-old engineering graduate, who sustained permanent disability after a truck collided with his motorcycle on October 21, 2022. The accident occurred near Chandani Chowk while Kobarne was riding on the Mumbai-Bangalore highway. The tribunal determined that the truck driver's rash and negligent driving caused the accident, leading to Kobarne suffering grievous injuries, including multiple fractures and a head injury, which required extensive medical treatment. The tribunal assessed Kobarne's future earning capacity based on his age and educational background, estimating his monthly income at ₹15,000. The total compensation included amounts for disability, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other costs, with interest at 7% per annum from the date of application until full payment is realized. The tribunal mandated that the compensation be deposited within two months, holding both the truck owner and insurer jointly liable, but directing the insurer to pay first. Despite the insurer's argument regarding Kobarne not wearing a helmet, the tribunal ruled that this did not mitigate the driver's negligence.