Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Mandates ₹600,000 Compensation in Panchkula Temple Worker Fatality Case

The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has issued a definitive ruling, awarding ₹600,000 in compensation to the next of kin of a temple worker who perished in a road traffic accident in Panchkula. This adjudication underscores the Tribunal's rigorous application of liability principles under the Motor Vehicles Act. The case involved a collision with a two-wheeler, whose driver-cum-owner, identified as Alok Jain of Jaipur, Rajasthan, was formally impleaded as a respondent. Notably, the Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company was also named as a co-respondent, highlighting the critical role of insurer liability in such proceedings. This ruling serves as a significant precedent, reinforcing the legal framework for victim compensation and the accountability of both individual vehicle operators and their insurance providers. The analytical focus of the Tribunal on establishing fault and quantifying damages reflects a systematic approach to adjudicating road safety claims. The award is calculated to provide substantive financial relief to the bereaved family, aligning with statutory mandates for just compensation in cases of wrongful death due to vehicular negligence.