Supreme Court of India
Ramesh Singh & Anr. v. Satbir Singh & Anr.
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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: ' c s. 163- - Appropriate multiplier-At the time of accident deceased son aged 22 years and claimant father 55 years - HELD: Choice of multiplier is determined by age of deceased· or claimant, whichever is higher - Taking the age of father to be 55 years, courts below did not commit any illegality in applying multiplier of 8 - Relief u/s 163- is not additional but ·alternate - Second Schedule to the Act can only be used as a guide. In the instant appeals for further enhancement of compensation, filed by the father who was aged about 55 years at the time of death of
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