December 5th 2025.
In a recent ruling by the Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, it was directed that M/s Mahavir Fleet Operators Pvt. Ltd. and New India Assurance Company Ltd. jointly pay Rs 36 lakh as compensation to the family of a young man who tragically passed away in a road accident in December 2020. The tribunal, headed by Judge R. V. Mohite, acknowledged that the deceased, 20-year-old Sanjay Yede, was the sole earner of his family and his sudden death has left them in a state of financial distress. Therefore, the court deemed it necessary to grant full compensation for the lifetime loss suffered by the family.
The compensation evaluation was based on the principles laid down by the Supreme Court in the Sarla Verma judgment, which stated that in cases of fatal accidents, compensation should be determined based on the age of the deceased, their income, and the number of dependents. In this particular case, it was established that Yede, who was employed at AG Enviro Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. and earned Rs 16,472 per month, was only 20 years old and in good health at the time of the accident.
The records of the case indicate that the accident occurred on December 11, 2020, around 3 p.m., when Yede was riding his motorcycle on the Mankhurd–Ghatkopar Link Road after completing his official duties. As he approached Jay Ambe Nagar, near Lucky Weighing Scale in Chembur, a bulker truck suddenly appeared from behind at high speed and collided with his motorcycle. The impact caused Yede to lose control and hit the road divider. He was immediately taken to Rajawadi Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the same day.
Following the incident, the Tilaknagar Police registered a case under Sections 279 and 304A of the Indian Penal Code, along with Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, against the truck driver, and later filed a chargesheet. The tribunal concluded that the evidence clearly pointed towards rash and negligent driving by the truck driver. It also noted that neither the owner nor the driver produced any evidence to suggest that Yede was at fault.
Judge Mohite emphasized that the nature of the accident, the severity of the injuries, and the unfortunate death of the victim were all indicative of negligent driving by the truck driver. With no evidence to prove any wrongdoing on Yede's part, the tribunal held the respondents jointly liable to compensate the grieving family.
The compensation awarded covers both the pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses suffered by the claimants, providing some financial relief to the family who lost their main source of income. For more information on exclusive and affordable property deals in Mumbai and its surrounding regions, you can visit https://budgetproperties.in/.
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