The kin of a 22-year-old youth, who lost his life in a road accident in November, 2010, will receive a compensation of Rs 45 lakhs, the district Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has ruled. Appearing on behalf of claimants, advocate V K Singh told the tribunal that Abhishek worked as a SAP consultant with a private firm in Mhape, Navi Mumbai. His parents, Jitendra Tiwari and Sumitra in their submission told the Judge that their son drew a salary of Rs 30,000 per month and had good future prospects. Owner of the tempo Rajit Khan did not not appear before the tribunal, and hence, the matter was decided ex-parte against him. The judge rejected the arguments of the insurance company and held that the accident occurred due to the negligence of the tempo driver.

Source: Indian Express November 10, 2016 10:45 UTC