Supreme Court of India
Ranjana Prakash and Ors. v. Divisional Manager and Anr.
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In view of the above, we allow this appeal, set aside the order of the High Court and restore the award of the Tribunal, though for other reasons.
Judgment, page 7
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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: c Compensation - Claim for - Deceased was a 46 year old Bank Manager and his monthly salary was Rs.23, 1341- - Claims Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs.24, 12,9361- - On appeal by the insurer, the High Court accepted its' t contention that the Tribunal ought to have deducted 30% from the income towards income tax and accordingly reduced the compensation to Rs. 16, 89, 0551- - The High Court ignored the contention of the claimants that 30% should have been added to the income towards future prospects, holding that the claimants had not challenged the award of the
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