M. K. Gopinathan Vs. J. Krishna and others
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 168 , Section 173
Quantum of Compensation - Income of deceased - Determination of - Deceased working as a Tool and Die Engineer in a Malaysian Company - Appellant failed to prove his income with documentary evidence - Fact that deceased was holding an engineering certificate and was working in Malaysia not disputed - In view of such undisputed fact as to his qualification particularly about working in overseas company, it would be just and reasonable to consider his monthly income as Rs. 8000/- instead of Rs. 500/- p.m. affixed by High Court - Compensation recomputed accordingly - Compensation of Rs. 7,90,000/- awarded.
Topic(s)-MACT - Quantum of Compensation