CLX-RAJ-HC-2012-000272

Vimal (Smt.) & Ors. Vs. Smt. Meera Devi & Ors.

Rajasthan High Court · Rajasthan · 21 February 2012

Dismissed

Core ratio / Key holding

The compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, based on the deceased's income of Rs.3,000/- per month and a multiplier of 17 considering the age of 26 years, was found to be just and did not warrant enhancement by the High Court.

Headnote

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Sections 168, 173 — Compensation — Enhancement — Motor Accident Claims Tribunal — Award — Just compensation.

Ratio decidendi

  • The compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, based on the deceased's income of Rs.3,000/- per month and a multiplier of 17 considering the age of 26 years, was found to be just and did not warrant enhancement by the High Court.

Important points

  • Appeal seeking enhancement of compensation for motor accident death dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's award of Rs.4,86,000/- with 6% interest.

Keywords

Motor Vehicles ActCompensationEnhancementMultiplier

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