Panchkula, Aug. 17 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has rejected a Rs.1 crore claim, filed by an accident victim's kin, observing that the deceased was under the influence of liquor and crossing the road carelessly when the mishap occurred.

The claim petition was filed in August 2024 by Roopwati, 45, the widow of Shishpal, and her four children, residents of Baltana, Zirakpur. The family claimed that on April 10, 2024, Shishpal was returning home from work when he was struck by a motorcycle ridden by one Ravi Lohar.

The family alleged that the accident was a result of Lohar's rash and negligent driving, which led to Shishpal's death from grievous head and foot injuries. The family claimed Shishpal was a skilled labourer, ear...