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V. Pathmavathi v. Bharthi Axa General Insurance Co. Ltd.

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Reported as [2026] 2 S.C.R. 436
Bench Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma JJ.
Decided 6 February 2026

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Issue for Consideration Issue as regards the assessment of the income of the victim and the denial of any amount towards future prospects; and the grant of compensation under the head “loss of love and affection”. Headnotes† Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Just Compensation – Assessment of income of victim and grant of future prospects – Fatal road accident – Victim aged about 37 years died instantly when his two-wheeler was hit by a tanker lorry insured with the respondent-insurance company, which was driven in a rash and negligent manner – Claimants (the widow of the victim, their two minor

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