2017 AAC 1000 (KAR)

Karnataka High Court

Hon'ble Judge(s): S. Sujatha , J

Motor Vehicles Act (59 of 1988) , S.168— Compensation - Enhancement - Deceased 25 years of age on date of accident, working as cleaner on truck at relevant time - Monthly income determined at Rs.5000/- as against Rs. 4500/- determined by Tribunal - Applying multiplier 18 and deducting 50% towards personal expenses of deceased loss of dependency works to Rs. 5,40,000/- - Compensation awarded under different heads being on lower side, enhanced accordingly - Total compensation enhanced from Rs. 6,26,000/- to Rs. 6,35,000/-. 2013 ACJ 1403 (SC), Foll. (Para 13 14 15)