Mohali, Feb. 24 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Mohali, has awarded approximately Rs.39 lakh as compensation to the family of a 44-year-old schoolteacher who died in a road accident in August 2024.

The tribunal directed the driver, owner and insurer of the offending vehicle to pay the compensation jointly and severally, along with interest at 7.5% per annum from the date of filing of the claim petition until its realisation.

The claim petition was filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act by the deceased's husband, her 20-year-old daughter and her 15-year-old son.

After examining the pleadings, oral testimonies and documentary evidence, the tribunal held that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligent dri...