Thane: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) awarded a compensation of Rs 1.5 crore to the family of a 31-year-old labour supplier from Palghar who lost his life in a road accident in Feb 2021.

Additionally, Justice Chand struck down the 18% penal interest imposed by the MACT, while emphasizing, “So far as the penal interest of 18% is concerned, the same also needs interference ...