IndiaA Motor Accident Claims Tribunal in Thane awarded ₹31.43 lakh in compensation to the family of Rajaram Narayan Mhatre, who died in a 2020 road accident. The tribunal determined that Mhatre contributed 15% to the accident due to maintaining an unsafe distance from the tempo vehicle, while the tempo driver was found 85% negligent for abrupt braking without warning. The compensation amount was reduced by 15% to account for Mhatre's contributory negligence. The insurance company had previously claimed Mhatre was solely responsible, but the tribunal ruled both parties shared fault. The decision was issued on July 8, 2026.
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