Panchkula, March 25 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) on March 20, dismissed a compensation claim of Rs. 50 lakh filed by the parents of a 13-year-old boy who died in a road accident in August 2024, citing lack of proof and contradictory claims.

The petition was filed by Sector 25 residents, Nankai and Ananat Ram, originally from Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh, over the death of their son Mukesh, a class 8 student. The claim was filed against motorcycle rider Putti Lal, vehicle owner Babu Lal, and the insurer, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company. As per the driver, Mukesh was also related to Babu Lal.

According to the claim, on August 12, 2024, at around 11:35 pm, Mukesh was travelling as a pillion rider with Putti Lal t...