Motor Accident Claim - National Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Shyam Singh and others

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ILC-2011-SC-MAC-Apr-6

National Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs. Shyam Singh and others

Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Motor Accident Claim

Deceased died on the spot - MACT applied the Multiplier of 9, and awarded a total compensation of Rs. 1,72,000/- along with 6 % interest per annum to the claimants - High Court - Enhanced the amount of compensation from Rs. 1,72,000/- to Rs. 3,39,000/- by applying multiplier of 18 instead of 9 - Appeal - In case where an unmarried young man dies, the average age of the parents will be taken for determining the multiplier and not the age of the deceased - Award passed by the Tribunal restored - Appeal allowed - No costs.

BENCH :

Hon'ble Dr. Justice Mukundakam Sharma , Hon'ble Mr. Justice Anil R. Dave ,

Advocates For the Appellant(s) :

Ramesh Chandra Mishra, Dr. Meera Agarwal, Advocates

Advocates For the Respondent(s) :

Dr. Kailash Chand, Advocate

Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim

Important Decision(s)- MAC - In case where an unmarried young man dies, the average age of the parents will be taken for determining the multiplier and not the age of the deceased.