Supreme Court of India
Uttaranchal Transport Corporation Ltd. v. Smt. Vimla Devi and Ors.
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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 : J- 'k c s. 173 - Fatal accident - Deceased was a 43 year old hawker - Claimant not satisfied with compensation awarded by Tribunal - Filed appeal seeking enhancement of compensation - High Court took the notional income of deceased at Rs.36,0001- p.a and adopting a multiplier of 15 awarded Rs. 3. 6 lacs as compensation with interest@ 9% p.a. from the date of the claim - Held: Considering the age of the < deceased, the multiplier adopted by High Court was on the >-- higher side - On facts, multiplier of 10 is appropriate - Also, no basis was indicated by the High…
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