MOHAN SINGH Vs. KASHI BAI & ORS
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 166 , Section 163-A
Motor Accident - Fatal accident - Causing death of three person - Deceased aged about 25 to 35 years - Tribunal awarding compensation - High Court maintaining order of Tribunal, but applying multiplier of 17 - Schedule Second applies in cases under section 163-A and work as guidelines - In case of 30 to 35 years of age multiplier of 17 applied - No fault in approach of High Court - No interference with judgment of High Court - Appeal dismissed.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 166 , Section 163-A
Motor Accident - Fatal accident - Contributory negligence - Collusion of Truck with Jeep - Three person died - Finding of Tribunal that driver of Truck was negligent - High Court finding that driver of Jeep was also driving the Jeep in rash and negligent manner - High Court holding that it was duty of both driver to avoid collusion - Case of contributory negligence - Owner or insurer of the Truck not preferring any appeal, same attained finality - Held - It was not necessary to consider this aspect.
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Compensation , Contributory Negligence , Fatal Accident
Important Decision(s)- Schedule Second applies in cases under section 163-A and work as guidelines.