Thane MACT Awards ₹76.43 Lakh To Mother Of Software Engineer Killed In Mumbai-Pune Expressway Crash
The Thane MACT awarded Rs 76.43 lakh compensation to the mother of a software engineer killed in a 2018 Mumbai-Pune Expressway crash. The tribunal held the container driver 85% liable for suddenly braking but attributed 15% contributory negligence to the deceased for not maintaining a safe distance. The insurer was directed to pay first and recover the amount from the vehicle owner.