Supreme Court of India
Sant Singh v. Sukhdev Singh and Ors.
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We are of the view that in the present case, compensation should be awarded on the basis of the principles contained in the Second Schedule ,to the Act and thus, the Tribunal and the High Court erred in not considering the same.
Judgment, page 7
From the headnote
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: ss. 163A and 166; Second Schedule - Claim petition c under s. 166 - Determination of compensation - Structured formula as provided for under the Second Schedule including the multiplier- Applicability of - Held: Even if a claim is made under s. 166, the ptincip/es for determining compensation as per s. 163A can be used as a guide - The Second Schedule 0 can be used as a reference for determining compensation in a claim u/s. 166 - In the present case, the claimant-appellant (who suffered multiple injuries on his leg in a motor accident) was earning Rs.4,0001-p.m.
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