https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295819 In motor accident compensation claims, notional income must be fixed on a just and realistic basis from the evidence and surrounding circumstances, rather than by adopting the lowest unskilled wage. On the facts stated, the skilled worker minimum wage in Haryana was the proper basis, and a 40% addition towards future prospects was allowable even where income was assessed notionally. The deduction towards personal expenses was also corrected to 1/4th instead of 1/3rd, reflecting the larger dependency base of the deceased's family. The compensation awarded by the High Court was therefore enhanced, while the remaining components and apportionment were maintained. en-us Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:14:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295819 In motor accident compensation claims, notional income must be fixed on a just and realistic basis from the evidence and surrounding circumstances, rather than by adopting the lowest unskilled wage. On the facts stated, the skilled worker minimum wage in Haryana was the proper basis, and a 40% addition towards future prospects was allowable even where income was assessed notionally. The deduction towards personal expenses was also corrected to 1/4th instead of 1/3rd, reflecting the larger dependency base of the deceased's family. The compensation awarded by the High Court was therefore enhanced, while the remaining components and apportionment were maintained. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295819