Motor Vehicles Act,1988  - Motor Accident Claim

Motor Accident Claim - Compensation - Tribunal found the claimant's son died in accident - Caused by the bus and the truck - Negligent driving by the drivers of the vehicles - Computed compensation to Rs. 60,000/- - After adjusting Rs. 25,000/- which was paid to claimant towards no fault liability - Held - Claimant was entitled to further sum of Rs. 35,000/- and-simple interest @ 10% p.a - High Court - Confirmed - Appeal for enhancement - Deceased was 22 year old and not married - Evidence showed deceased was in forest department -Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 1,32,000/- paid by insurance companies with the simple interest of 10% per annum - Appeal allowed.

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Important Decision(s)- Deceased was 22 year old and not married - Compensation award.