The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is a comprehensive legislation enacted to regulate motor vehicles, ensure road safety, and provide just and timely compensation to victims of motor vehicle accidents. One of the primary objectives of the Act is to protect the interests of accident victims and their families by establishing a legal framework for claiming compensation in cases involving death, bodily injury, or property damage arising from the use of motor vehicles. The Act provides that when an accident occurs due to the use of a motor vehicle, the injured person or the legal representatives of a deceased victim have the right to seek compensation. Compensation may be claimed for death, permanent disability, temporary disability, medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, future treatment expenses, and damage to property. The amount awarded depends on the nature of the injury, the age and income of the victim, and the extent of financial and emotional loss suffered. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) is constituted by the State Government under the Act to adjudicate claims relating to motor vehicle accidents. Instead of approaching ordinary civil courts, victims can file applications before the Tribunal, which provides a specialized, faster, and less expensive mechanism for deciding compensation claims.