Accident Victims Awarded Rs2.43 Crore at Nagpur Lok Adalat
Nagpur: The
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal
(MACT) in Nagpur resolved 43 pending cases during the National Lok Adalat, awarding Rs2.43 crore in compensation to victims and their families. The event, organised by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) under Principal District and Sessions Judge DP Surana's guidance, provided relief to families awaiting justice.One notable case involved Dinesh Purushottam Ladi, who died in a container-truck collision at Somalwada Chowk in July 2024.
His family received Rs32 lakh in compensation from Oriental Insurance Company through structured dialogue led by panel head DK Bhende.Judge and DLSA secretary Sachin Patil confirmed that all MACT cases were resolved amicably with insurer and claimant participation. He noted that speedy settlements through dialogue help avoid the emotional and financial toll of prolonged litigation.The tribunal also addressed claims involving serious injuries, with victims or their heirs receiving adequate compensation based on established legal formulas accepted by both sides. The MACT resolutions were part of the broader Lok Adalat effort, which settled over 84,000 cases district-wide, including civil, criminal, family, labour, and property disputes.Officials praised the judicial officers, insurers, and legal volunteers for their roles in ensuring fair outcomes, calling the compensation drive a model of effective legal delivery.
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