B.S.WALIA
Bhateri Devi – Appellant
Versus
Vidyadhar Noparam Jat – Respondent
Mr. B.S. Walia, J. (Oral) - Appeal has been filed by the widow and two minor sons aged 9 years and 11 years for enhancement of compensation on account of the death of Satish Kumar husband of appellant No.1 and father of appellants No.2 and 3. By taking the age of the deceased as 36 years income @Rs.. 5000/- per month by applying multiplier of 15 and by making deduction of 1/3rd of the income of the deceased towards personal expenses, the learned Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Gurgaon (hereinafter referred to as the “Tribunal”) awarded compensation of Rs.8,10,000/- including Rs.10,000/- on account of loss of estate, Rs.10,000/- on account of loss of consortium, Rs. 5000 towards transportation expenses and Rs.5000/- towards funeral expenses.
2. Learned counsel for the appellant has confined his submissions to plea of less assessment of income, non-award of compensation on account of future prospects as also with regard to conventional heads as per entitlement.
3. Learned counsel contended that admittedly the deceased was a truck driver. The accident took place on 19.09
Login now and unlock free premium legal research
Login to SupremeToday AI and access free legal analysis, AI highlights, and smart tools.
Login
now!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
Copyright © 2023 Vikas Info Solution Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.