CLX-RAJ-HC-2012-000272
Vimal (Smt.) & Ors. Vs. Smt. Meera Devi & Ors.
Rajasthan High Court · Rajasthan · 21 February 2012
DismissedCore 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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