SmtVijayalaxmi W/o Srimanth Talawar Age45 Years OccupationHouse Hold Aadhar No 568920519591 vs The Divisional Controller KKRTC Department Sarige Bhavan Opp KBN Hospital Market Road Kalaburagi — 1431/2024

Court Decision Summary The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Jewargi partially allowed the compensation petition filed by the parents of a 16-year-old boy (Tanuj) who died in a motor vehicle accident on July 29, 2024. The court found that the KKRTC bus driver was negligent and rash while overtaking, causing a collision with the motorcycle on which the deceased was a pillion rider. The tribunal awarded Rs. 24,59,400 (after deducting Rs. 25,000 interim compensation already paid) with 6% interest per annum, comprising loss of dependency (Rs. 23,81,400), funeral expenses (Rs. 15,000), and consortium losses (Rs. 88,000 for both parents). The respondent was directed to deposit the amount within three months. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.