CLX-RAJ-HC-2009-000208
Yadvendra Pratap Singh & Ors. Versus Shri Dhanraj Singh & Ors.
Rajasthan High Court · Rajasthan · 13 November 2009
AllowedCore ratio / Key holding
For a non-earning person, the notional income of Rs. 15,000/- and a multiplier of 17 are to be applied for calculating compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, where the deceased was 35 years old.
Headnote
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — Sections 168, 173 — Compensation — Non-earning person — Multiplier
Issues for determination
- Whether the Tribunal erred in calculating compensation for a non-earning person under the Motor Vehicles Act by applying an incorrect multiplier?
Ratio decidendi
- For a non-earning person, the notional income of Rs. 15,000/- and a multiplier of 17 are to be applied for calculating compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, where the deceased was 35 years old.
Important points
- Appeal allowed; claimants entitled to an additional compensation of Rs. 75,000/- with interest @ 6% per annum from 13.05.1998.
Keywords
Motor Vehicles ActCompensationNotional IncomeMultiplierNon-earning person
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