2019 AAC 1472 (MAD)

Madras High Court

Hon'ble Judge(s): Teeka Raman , J

Motor Vehicles Act (59 of 1988) , S.166— Compensation - Assessment - Deceased, Office Assistant, aged 28 years, earning Rs. 10,000/- p. m. - 40% of income added towards future prospects - 1/4th deduction towards personal expenses of deceased - Multiplier of 17 applied - Rs. 40,000/- granted towards loss of spousal consortium - Rs. 1,00,000/- awarded towards loss of love and affection to son and parents of deceased - Rs. 5,000/- awarded towards funeral expenses - Rs. 15,000/- granted towards loss of estate - Transport Corporation liable to pay compensation of Rs. 23,12,000/- along with interest @ 7.5 % p. a. AIR 2009 SC 3104, Rel. on. (Para 7 8 10)