The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Mohali awarded ₹23.32 lakh (approximately $28,000 USD) to the family of Sumit, a 26-year-old man who lost his life in a road accident in Dhakoli, Punjab, India, on July 11, 2021. The accident involved a Mahindra pickup vehicle driven by Dinesh Kumar, who was found to be driving negligently. Sumit was struck while returning home to Kathgarh village and sustained severe injuries, leading to his death after being transferred to a hospital in Chandigarh. His family, including his widow Kiran, minor daughter Pragya, and parents Mayaram and Kusum Vati, filed a petition seeking ₹1 crore (approximately $120,000 USD) in compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The tribunal determined Sumit's monthly income based on minimum wages and applied a multiplier of 17, adding 40% for future prospects to calculate the loss of dependency. The awarded amount includes compensation for loss of estate, funeral expenses, and consortium, with interest accruing at 9% per annum from the filing date until realization. The tribunal held the vehicle's owner, driver, and insurer jointly liable and apportioned the compensation among family members, ensuring the minor's share is secured in a fixed deposit until she reaches adulthood.