The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Maharashtra's Thane district has awarded a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family of a woman killed in a motorcycle accident 23 years ago, reported news agency PTI.

Judge K P Shrikhande passed the order in connection with the accident that occurred in 2003, directing the owners of a truck and motorcycle involved to pay the compensation with 9 per cent interest per annum effective from March 2024, noting that the petitioners had not prosecuted the case with "due diligence", leading to significant delays, reported PTI.