AIROnline 2020 SK 18 ::2021 AAC 184 (SIK)

Sikkim High Court

Hon'ble Judge(s): Meenakshi Madan Rai , J

Motor Vehicles Act (59 of 1988) , S.166— Compensation - Quantum - Deceased aged 26 years working as driver at time of accident - Rs.99,000/- p.a. determined as income of deceased - 40% added towards future prospects - 50% of income deducted towards personal expenses - Multiplier of 17 applied - Rs.1,60,000/-awarded towards filial consortium - Rs. 15,000/- each awarded towards funeral expenses and loss of estate - Rs.25,000/- awarded towards litigation cost - Total compensation of Rs.13,93,100/- awarded with interest @ 9%p.a. (Para 12)