Panchkula, Jan. 6 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of Rs.36.90 lakh to the family of a 47-year-old woman, who lost her life in a road accident involving a rashly driven truck in May last year.

The tribunal, in its order passed on January 2, directed the truck driver-cum-owner and the insurance company to pay the amount along with 6% interest per annum from the date of filing the petition until the realisation of the amount.

The claim petition was filed by the victim's husband, Mukesh Kumar, a resident of Bir Ghaggar, Chandimandir Cantonment, and his two sons, aged 18 and 14.

According to the case facts, on May 5, 2025, around 3 pm, the victim, Soniya, was returning home on her scooter from Pinjore...