NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Vs. GURUMALLAMMA & ANR.
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 163-A
Second Schedule - Application of multiplier - Fatal accident case - Principle of multiplier not applicable - Multiplier applicable only in case of disability in non-fatal accidents.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 163-A
Second Schedule - Compensation - deceased aged 22 years - Deceased running hotel - No document of income - In absence of income proof Rs. 24,000 per annum appropriate compensation of Rs. 4,22,000 minus 1/3 deduction towards personal expenses payable.
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim , Second Schedule , Compensation , Fatal Accident
Important Decision(s)- Principle of multiplier not applicable in case of fatal accident and is multiplier applicable only in case of disability in non-fatal accidents.