Supreme Court of India

Bhartiben Nayabha Ker and Ors v. Sidabha Pethabha Manke and Ors

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Reported as [2018] 3 S.C.R. 1052
Bench Dipak Misra, A. M. Khanwilkar and Dr. D. Y. Chandrachud JJ.
Decided 6 April 2018

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – s.166 – Death due to mot or accident – Tribunal allowed compensation claim of a ppellants in the amount of Rs.7,78,000/- with interest @ 12% p.a. – Hig h Court allowed an additional amount of Rs.33,000/- under t he head of loss of life, expenses and consortium but did not al low for future prospects and also reduced the rate of interest fro m 12% p.a. to 9% p.a. – On appeal, held: In view of the decision of Const itution Bench in Pranay Sethi, an addition of 25% is warranted, on account of future prospects having regard to the age of the deceased (41 years) –

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