Smt Meena Rani and Others v. Mangilal and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Cross appeals against Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal awards for deaths in a truck accident. The High Court enhanced compensation by accepting income tax returns as proof of income, applying 40% future prospects, adding parents as dependants, and awarding standardized heads for spousal/parental/filial consortium, loss of estate and funeral expenses.
What did the court decide?
Appeals partly allowed; awards enhanced to Rs.32,73,510 (CMA 3164 & 3808/2016) and Rs.29,72,768 (CMA 4022/2016), with 8% interest and parents awarded Rs.2,00,000 each.