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Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal Compensates ₹49 Lakh To Victim’s Parents, Blaming Truck Driver 75% For 2019 Mishap

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Thane: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane granted Rs 49.46 lakh to the parents of 24-year-old IT engineer Swapnil Suresh Gulvi, who lost his life in a road accident in 2019. The tribunal, chaired by member RV Mohite, assigned 75% of the blame to the truck driver and 25% to Gulvi for contributory negligence.

Gulvi was on his motorcycle on Ghodbunder Road when he tried to pass a bus close to a bus stop. The bus driver reportedly stopped abruptly, leading Gulvi to crash into the bus and later be struck by a truck. The tribunal determined there was no evidence of negligence from the bus driver, indicating that both the deceased and the truck driver did not keep a safe distance, resulting in the collision.

The truck was considered to be going too fast. The overall compensation was determined to be Rs 65,94,700, considering future income loss and emotional distress damages. Following the 25% deduction for Gulvi’s contributory negligence, the granted sum was established at Rs 49,46,025.

The tribunal instructed the truck owner and its insurer to compensate the claimants jointly and severally, with an yearly interest of 9% starting from the petition date.

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The Thane Motor Accident Claim Tribunal has ordered Oriental Insurance Company Limited and a Nagpur-based company to pay ₹29,86,000 in compensation to the family of Dyaneshwar Gawade, a 21-year-old employee of Wellness Forever, who died in a 2020 road accident.

The Tribunal found that Gawade’s non-wearing of a helmet did not contribute to the accident. It concluded there was no negligence on his part as police records showed no fault from the deceased. The container that struck his motorcycle was driven recklessly, establishing the driver’s negligence. Gawade, the sole earner in his family, had a monthly salary of ₹22,036. The Tribunal rejected the respondents’ claims that Gawade was liable, and mandated compensation, with ₹25 lakhs to be fixed for five years and the rest paid as interest.

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Admissions sought for Junior KG to Grade 4 in Govind BMC ‘Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar English School No. 01’

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Mumbai: The Education Department of Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started an English medium school named ‘Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar English School No. 01’ in a newly constructed building at Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar School Complex No. 4, Baji Prabhu Deshpande Marg, Near Shivaji Nagar Market, Mumbai (04W), Govind 04, Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar School Complex No. 4, Mumbai (04W).

The school follows the Maharashtra State Board curriculum and will conduct classes from Junior KG to Grade 4. It is worth noting that priority admission will be given to students currently studying in unauthorized schools in Govind and surrounding areas. Due to the limited number of seats, the BMC Education Department appeals to as many parents as possible to avail this facility.

Interested parents should contact the following address for admission: Address: 1st Floor, Mumbai Public School, Shivaji Nagar School Complex No. 4, Baji Prabhu Deshpande Marg, Near Shivaji Nagar Market, Govind (West), Mumbai – 400 043.

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Action taken by Mumbai Municipal Corporation’s ‘F-South’ and ‘H-East’ wards, 15 shops removed in Dadar and Santa Cruz areas

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Mumbai: Municipal Corporation is taking strict action as part of its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign, which aims to remove obstructions from footpaths and make them walkable for pedestrians. Under this initiative, 15 unauthorised shops and 15 unauthorised hawkers obstructing footpaths in Dadar area (from ‘F-South’ ward) and Santacruz area (from ‘H-East’ ward) were removed today (August 13, 2026).

As per the directions of the High Court, under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide. Led by Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Prajakta Vermalawangire, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation is implementing the ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign to immediately remove unauthorised hawkers and encroachments, thus ensuring obstacle-free footpaths.

Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone-2) Prashant Sapkale and led by Assistant Commissioner (F-South Ward), the drive was carried out in Dadar (East) area by the ‘F-South’ ward. During this drive, 04 unauthorized shops, 12 temporary tarpaulin sheds, 06 unauthorized platforms (cut*) and 15 hawkers obstructing the footpath along Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road in Dadar (East) were removed.
Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Zone-3) Vishwas Mote and led by Assistant Commissioner (H-East), Mrudula Ende, ‘H-East’ ward today conducted an encroachment removal drive in Santa Cruz (East) area. The drive included demolition of six unauthorized shops located along roads 6, 7 and 11 in TPS-3 area as well as five unauthorized shops located on the footpath along Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Marg. The operation also included a food van. The drive has cleared about 500 meters of sidewalk space, making it easier for pedestrians to walk. Meanwhile, the municipal corporation is taking various steps to ensure clean and accessible sidewalks for pedestrians. As a result, the administration has warned against unauthorized construction or placing any material on the sidewalks that obstruct them. Strict action will be taken if such violations are observed.

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Mumbai: Murder sparks sensation after dispute over hotel bill payment, police launch major operation, solves murder mystery within 24 hours, two arrested accused confess

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A sensational incident of murder of a youth took place in a hotel in Mumbai after a dispute over payment of the bill, after which tension spread here, while the police have succeeded in arresting the accused within 24 hours. On the night of August 11, a man was severely beaten near the Salman Hotel in the limits of Goregaon police station. Aziz Muhammad Atiq Khan, 30, was admitted to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead. The police have started an inquiry into the murder. The victim’s brother told the police that Aziz Khan asked the owner of Salman Hotel, Danish Khan, to pay the hotel bill to two people. During this, both of them argued with the victim and said that we don’t know what you have to do with this. We will see about you … Then they both attacked the victim and hit Aziz Khan on the head with a wooden box, due to which he was seriously injured and the doctors declared him dead during treatment. The police have registered a case of murder and started searching for the accused. Six teams were formed to arrest the accused. After receiving a tip-off, the police arrested the accused and they have confessed to the crime. The accused have been identified as Ajay Mani Upadhyay, 39, and Vikas Devaraj Paswan, 32, an office boy. Within 24 hours, the police have solved the mystery of the murder and succeeded in arresting the accused. This operation was carried out by DCP Parshottam Karad on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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