Surti Gupta Vs. United India Insurance Co. & Anr.
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 168
Compensation - Loss of Dependency - Future Prospectus - Enhancement - Deceased at the time of the accident was drawing a salary of Rs.4,214/- per month and was 45 years of age - She was employed as a permanent teacher in a government school she must have had at least 20-25 years of work experience at the time of her death -Just and proper to take the monthly income of the deceased at Rs.6,000/- per month - On addition of 30% to the income of the deceased towards future prospects monthly income for the calculation of future loss of dependency of the appellant would be Rs.7,800/- - Rate enhance from 6% per annum to 9% per annum on the compensation amount -Total enhanced compensation payable to the appellant by the respondentInsurance Company will be Rs.10,98,600/- instead of Rs.6,13,536/- as awarded by High Court - Directed to be with interest at the rate of 9% p.a. from the date of filing of the application till the date of payment.
Topic(s)-MACT - Loss of Dependency - Future Prospectus - Compensation enhanced