Enhanced death compensation in a minor's accident death case. Appellant sought increase in lumpsum award under IMV Act; court recalculated compensation from 2.68 lakh to 5.08 lakh based on age and dependency.
Compensation enhanced to Rs 5,08,000/- for death; medical expenses reduced to Rs 1,50,000/- for total settlement of Rs 5,08,080/-.
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S.B. CIVIL MISC. APPEAL NO. 775/2004
Master Rahul Prajapat S/o Shri Bajrang Lal Prajapat, aged about 7 years, R/o Bajrang Colony, Sardar Singh Ki dhani ki sadak, Madanganj- Kishangarh Distt. Ajmer, Minor, through his natural guardian and father Shri Bajrang Lal.
Claimant – Appellant
Versus
Non-Claimants- Respondents
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| 1 | bZykt ij fd;k x;k O;; | 5]000@& :i;s |
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60]000@& :i;s |
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2]00]000@& :i;s |
| dqy jkf'k | 2]68]000@& :i;s |
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2]00]000@& : | 3]50]000@& | 1]50]000@& |
| dqy jkf'k | 2]68]000@& :- | 5]08]000@&: | 2]40]000:i;s |
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the quantum of death compensation awarded under Indian Motor Vehicles Act should be enhanced in light of current standards.
Whether compensation for loss of future earnings and dependency of a 7-year-old minor was undervalued by the lower court.
Whether the award of medical and nursing expenses requires revision.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Master Rahul Prajapat
Badan Singh
Devi Singh
The United India Insurance Company Ltd.
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