New India Assurance Company Ltd. Vs. Smt. Kalpana
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 173
Fatal Motor Accident - Calculation of compensation by method of multiplier - Appropriate highest multiplier is 18 years - The highest multiplier has to be for the age group of 21 years to 25 years when an ordinary Indian citizen starts independently earning and the lowest would be in respect of a person in the age group of 60 to 70, as the former is the normal retirement age - In the instant case deceased was of 33 years of age - Multiplier fixed at 13.
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 173
Truck parked on road in running condition without indicator - A car dashed against truck - Death of car driver - Truck was duly insured - Insurance Company liable to pay compensation.
Topic(s)-Fatal Motor Accident
Important Decision(s)- Deceased was of 33 years of age - Multiplier fixed at 13.