ILC-2010-SC-MAC-Jul-4
Shyamwati Sharma and others Vs. Karam Singh and others
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 168 , Section 173
Compensation - Determination of - Deceased a sub- Inspector of Police - Died in motor accident at the age of 36 years - His net take-home salary Rs. 9,489/- per month - Deceased below 40 years of age and in permanent employment - Actual salary less tax should be increased by 50% towards future prospects to arrive at his monthly income - Dependants in the range of 4 to 6 - Deduction towards personal expenses should be 25% - Appropriate multiplier would be 15 - Compensation enhanced to Rs. 19,70,250/- from Rs. 14,66,600/- Interest allowed @ 6%.
A.K. Raina, Dr. Kailash Chand
Topic(s)-Compensation