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ALKA SARIN
Sukhpal Kaur – Appellant
Versus
Nirmal Gour – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Alka Sarin, J. (Oral)
The present appeal has been preferred by the claimant-Appellant against the award dated 09.10.2015 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sirsa (hereinafter referred to as 'Tribunal'). The factum of the accident, in the present case, is not in dispute and hence the facts are not being adverted to.
2. The only issue in the present case is whether the claimant-Appellant would be considered as a legal representative and dependent of the deceased.
3. Learned counsel for the claimant-Appellant would contend that the Tribunal has only awarded an amount of Rs.82,000/- (Rs.50,000/- on account of 'no fault liability', Rs.12,000/- towards medical expenses and Rs.20,000/- towards funeral expenses) on the ground that the daughter could not be considered as a dependent. Learned counsel for the claimant-Appellant has relied upon the judgments of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cases of Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation , Ahmedabad v. Ramanbhai Prabhatbhai & Anr. [1987 (3) SCC 234] and N. Jayasree & Ors. v. Cholamandalam M.S General Insurance Company Ltd. [2021 (4) RCR (Civil) 642] to contend that the issue is no longer res intra and even a mother-in-l
Legal representatives can claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act regardless of dependency proof, emphasizing inclusive definitions and rights established by precedent.
Legal representatives can claim compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act regardless of dependency, emphasizing a broad interpretation of 'legal representative' to ensure justice.
A mother-in-law can claim compensation as a legal representative under the Motor Vehicles Act if she demonstrates dependency on the deceased, regardless of classification as a legal heir.
Legal representatives, including major children, are entitled to claim compensation regardless of dependency; the Tribunal erred in limiting the compensation amount based on dependency status.
Legal representatives can claim compensation for loss to estate under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, even if not dependents.
Married sons are entitled to claim compensation as legal representatives under the Motor Vehicles Act, regardless of dependency, following principles established in previous judgments.
Legal representatives, even if not dependents, are entitled to compensation on account of loss of estate under S.166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
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