Smt Chanda Devi and Others v. Chuttan Lal Meena and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident claim appeal concerning death of a heavy vehicle driver in a head-on collision. The High Court rejected the insurer's appeal seeking reduction for alleged contributory negligence, accepted the claimants' appeal, reassessed income with future prospects and standard heads per Supreme Court precedent, enhancing compensation from Rs.18,63,000 to Rs.26,51,016.
What did the court decide?
Claimants' appeal allowed with compensation enhanced to Rs.26,51,016 plus 8% interest on increased amount; insurer's appeal and pending applications dismissed.