Question 1

How do I file a Motor Accident Claim (MACT) in Pune?

Accepted Answer

A Motor Accident Claim in Pune is filed before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The claim petition must include details of the accident, injuries or death, the vehicles involved, insurance policy details, and supporting documents like the FIR, medical records, disability certificate, and income proof. At Dhende Associates, we handle MACT claims for injury, death, disability, hit-and-run cases, and uninsured vehicle claims across Pune and Maharashtra. Contact us at +91 81491 35283 for a consultation.

Question 2

What is the MACT compensation formula used in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

The MACT compensation in Maharashtra is calculated using the multiplier method established by the Supreme Court in Sarla Verma v. DTC (2009) and updated in National Insurance Co. v. Pranay Sethi (2017). For death claims: Compensation = (Annual Income – 1/3 for personal expenses) × Multiplier based on age. For injury/disability: compensation covers medical expenses, loss of future earnings (based on % disability), pain and suffering, and attendant charges. The 2017 judgment also fixed conventional heads: Rs. 40,000 (loss of estate), Rs. 15,000 (funeral expenses), Rs. 40,000 (loss of consortium). Use our free MACT calculator at dhendeassociates.com to estimate your claim.

Question 3

What are the stamp duty rates for property registration in Pune in 2025?

Accepted Answer

As per IGR Maharashtra ASR 2025-26, stamp duty in Pune (Municipal Corporation area) is: Male buyer: 7% (5% stamp duty + 1% LBT/Metro cess + 1% transport surcharge). Female buyer: 6% (1% concession for women buyers). Registration fees are 1% of the property value, subject to a cap of Rs. 30,000. Additional charges include local body tax and metro cess depending on the location. Use our free Stamp Duty and Registration Fee Estimator at dhendeassociates.com for an accurate estimate.

Question 4

What documents are required for property registration in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

For property registration at the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO) in Maharashtra, you need: (1) Original sale deed/agreement for sale with proper stamp duty paid; (2) Identity proof of buyer and seller (Aadhaar, PAN); (3) Property card or 7/12 extract; (4) Encumbrance certificate; (5) NOC from society or builder (if applicable); (6) Municipal property tax receipts; (7) Two passport photographs of buyer and seller; (8) Witness identity proofs. Dhende Associates handles end-to-end property registration in Pune.

Question 5

How do I get an Anticipatory Bail in Pune?

Accepted Answer

An Anticipatory Bail application under Section 482 BNSS (formerly Section 438 CrPC) is filed before the Sessions Court or the Bombay High Court when a person apprehends arrest. The court considers the nature of the offence, criminal antecedents, possibility of fleeing, and risk of tampering with evidence. The advocate files the bail application along with supporting documents, and the court may grant an interim pre-arrest bail pending hearing. At Dhende Associates, we handle urgent bail and anticipatory bail applications in Pune.

Question 6

What is a Notary Public and what services does a Notary provide?

Accepted Answer

A Notary Public is an officer appointed by the Government under the Notaries Act, 1952 to authenticate and certify documents. Notarial services include: attestation of affidavits and sworn statements, notarisation of Power of Attorney, authentication of documents for use abroad (apostille-ready), verification of true copies of certificates and academic documents, execution and notarisation of agreements, partnership deeds, and MOUs, and attestation of wills. Adv. Ashok Dhende has been a Government of India-appointed Notary Public since 1998. Office: MHADA Commercial Complex, Gokhalenagar, Pune 411016.

Question 7

How can I contest an insurance claim rejection in India?

Accepted Answer

If your insurance claim is rejected, you can: (1) File a grievance with the insurer's internal grievance redressal cell; (2) Approach the Insurance Ombudsman (free of charge, for claims up to Rs. 30 lakhs under the Ombudsman scheme); (3) File a complaint before the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (District/State/National depending on claim amount); (4) File a civil suit before a competent civil court. The grounds for contesting include wrongful repudiation, non-disclosure without material impact, delay, and breach of contract. Dhende Associates handles insurance dispute cases across Pune and Maharashtra.

Question 8

What is a Succession Certificate and when is it required?

Accepted Answer

A Succession Certificate is a legal document granted by a civil court under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, certifying the legal heirs of a deceased person and authorising them to collect debts, securities, and other assets. It is required when a person dies intestate (without a will) and the heirs need to claim bank deposits, insurance proceeds, provident fund, shares, or debentures. An application is filed before the District Court in the jurisdiction where the deceased resided. Dhende Associates assists with Succession Certificate applications, Letters of Administration, and Probate proceedings.

Question 9

Which courts does Dhende Associates appear before?

Accepted Answer

Dhende Associates appears before: Bombay High Court, Pune District Court and Sessions Court, Motor Accident Claims Tribunals (MACT) in Pune and Maharashtra, Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, Family Courts, Labour Courts and Industrial Tribunals, Sub-Registrar Offices across Pune, and Revenue and Co-operative Courts in Maharashtra.

Question 10

How do I contact Dhende Associates in Pune?

Accepted Answer

Dhende Associates is located at Office No 1, First Floor, MHADA Commercial Complex, Gokhalenagar, Pune 411016, Maharashtra, India. Phone: +91 81491 35283 and +91 98223 35664. Email: ashok.dhende@gmail.com or ajinkya.dhende@gmail.com. Office hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sundays and public holidays by prior appointment. You can also reach us on WhatsApp at +91 81491 35283.

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