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Delhi MACT Awards Rs 32.93 Lakh to Family of 23-Year-Old Killed by Truck

The October 30 order attributes the crash to rash driving, instructing New India Assurance to deposit the compensation.

Overview

  • Presiding Officer Shelly Arora issued the award after hearing the petition filed by the family of Krishan Gopal.
  • The tribunal found the truck driver rash and negligent and assigned no contributory negligence to the deceased.
  • Krishan Gopal, 23, was struck near Sarita Vihar Metro station in August 2023 while riding his motorcycle.
  • The compensation totals Rs 32,93,630, computed for loss of dependency with a multiplier and including loss of estate (Rs 18,150), funeral expenses (Rs 18,150) and loss of consortium (Rs 96,800).
  • The offending vehicle was insured by The New India Assurance Co Ltd, which has been directed to deposit the award amount.