The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Delhi has awarded a compensation of ₹36 lakh to the family of Anjali, the 20-year-old woman who died in the Kanjhawala hit-and-run case on New Year’s Day in 2023.
The order, passed by District Judge Vikram, who also serves as the presiding officer of the Rohini Court Tribunal, held the driver of the offending vehicle responsible for the fatal accident, citing “rashness and negligence” as the primary cause.
Tragic Incident and Case Background
On January 1, 2023, Anjali was hit by a car and dragged for nearly 10–12 km from Sultanpuri to Kanjhawala before her body was abandoned. The Delhi Police later filed an 800-page chargesheet supported by 117 witnesses.
By July 2023, seven accused — Manoj Mittal, Amit Khanna (driver), Krishan alias Kalu, Mithun alias Arjun, Deepak Khanna, Ankush Khanna, and Ashutosh Bhardwaj — were charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence, and harbouring offenders. Currently, six of the seven accused are out on bail, and the case remains under trial.
Tribunal’s Findings
In his order dated October 27, 2025, Judge Vikram observed that the driver’s reckless conduct was directly responsible for the accident and its aftermath.
“The rashness and negligence on the part of the driver of the offending vehicle… was responsible not only for this accident, but for everything that followed thereafter,” the Tribunal noted.
Compensation Calculation
While assessing the quantum of compensation, the Tribunal considered Anjali’s:
- Age (20 years)
- Monthly income (treated under the “unskilled worker” category)
- Number of dependents — her mother, two minor sisters, and a minor brother
The Tribunal noted the minimum wage for an unskilled worker in Delhi was ₹16,792 per month. After deducting personal expenses and calculating annual loss of dependency, the Tribunal added 40% towards “future prospects” (considering her young age).
This brought the total loss of dependency to ₹33.85 lakh.
Additionally, the court granted ₹1.93 lakh for “loss of consortium” (loss of love and affection) and ₹90,000 for funeral expenses, taking the total compensation to ₹36 lakh.
Family’s Circumstances
Anjali, who lost her father eight years prior to the incident, is survived by her mother and five siblings. The Tribunal observed that the compensation aims to provide “some measure of solace and stability” to her dependents.