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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
PRAMIL KUMAR MATHUR
Mamta Meena, wife of Shri Kamlesh Meena – Appellant
Versus
Aman Kumar Dharwal, son of Rajendra Prasad – Respondent
JUDGEMENT :
(PRAMIL KUMAR MATHUR, J.)
1. The instant civil miscellaneous appeal has been preferred by the appellant-claimant under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging the award dated 20.03.2015 passed by the Presiding Officer, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Jaipur in claim case No. 280/2014 (2266/2011) titled as Smt. Mamta Meena vs. Aman Kumar Dharwal and ors. whereby the learned Tribunal has awarded compensation of Rs. 53,592/- in favour of appellant- claimant along with interest @ 6% per annum from the date of application till the date of realisation.
2. Necessary facts of the case are that on 16.09.2011 injured Mamta Meena along with her husband and children were going on motor cycle No.AP-31-AJ-1342 towards their residence at Pratap Nagar. At about 9.00 PM near Bambala bridge, Tonk Road, a Car bearing Registration No. RJ-14-TA-2859 came from backside in rash and negligent manner and hit the motor cycle. Due to the said accident, claimant sustained grievous injuries. Hence claim petition.
3. Notices were served to the respondents. However, on behalf of respondents No. 1 to No.3 no one appeared nor any written statement was filed. Therefore, learned Tribunal proc
Compensation for a housewife must reflect her invaluable contribution and adhere to minimum wage standards, with adjustments for disability and future prospects.
The court emphasized adherence to Supreme Court guidelines for calculating compensation, particularly regarding future prospects and conventional heads, leading to a modified award of Rs. 16,67,400.
Court re-assessed compensation based on minimum wage standards and future prospects for a deceased housewife, enhancing the total award to Rs. 9,95,100/.
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