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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
HARKESH MANUJA
Manita – Appellant
Versus
Kamla – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. introduction and overview of the compensation award. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments presented by both parties regarding income and dependency. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's analysis of income assessment and compensation distribution. (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 14) |
| 4. final ruling on compensation and interest adjustments. (Para 15 , 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
HARKESH MANUJA, J.
1. By way of present appeal, challenge has been laid to an award dated 11.04.2023 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Nuh (for brevity “the Tribunal”), whereby an amount of Rs. 20,44,400/- was awarded as compensation to the appellant/claimant along with interest @ 6% per annum.
Brief Facts
2. A claim petition came to be filed before the Ld. Tribunal, praying for grant of compensation to the tune of Rs.40,00,000/- (Rupees forty lakhs only) along with the interest @ 24% per annum on account of death of Pawan in a vehicular accident which took place on 16.03.2018 while alleging rash and negligent driving of respondent No.5-driver.
3. Learned Tribunal after appraisal of evidence and record held that the accident occurred due to rash and negligent driving of respondent No.5/ driver and afte
Determination of compensation in motor accident claims requires assessment of the deceased's income based on social status and dependency of legal heirs.
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