Delhi Tribunal Awards Rs 1.26 Crore to Family of Man Killed in 2023 DTC Bus Crash

Overview

• The Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal issued its order on December 22, 2025, later reported by media on December 27–28.
• The tribunal found rash and negligent driving by the bus driver, identified as Sanjay, after footage showed a sudden lane change.
• The driver’s claim that the motorcyclist was overtaking was rejected, and the tribunal ruled out contributory negligence.
• The award was calculated for three dependents, including the victim’s mother and sister, based on his job as an assistant floor manager at a private firm.
• New India Assurance Co Ltd was directed to deposit the compensation, with no payment or appeal noted in the reports.