https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462294 SC modified HC's compensation award in motor accident case. Future prospects reduced from 50% to 40% as deceased was 24 years old. HC's 1/3rd deduction for personal expenses upheld since deceased bachelor supported aged father and unmarried sister in village. Income assessment at Rs. 6,000 monthly (above minimum wage) affirmed due to lack of evidence for claimed Rs. 15,000. SC awarded additional Rs. 15,000 for loss of estate under Article 142. Insurance company and third respondent held jointly liable, with insurance company paying full compensation and recovering 50% from third respondent. en-us Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:56:50 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462294 SC modified HC's compensation award in motor accident case. Future prospects reduced from 50% to 40% as deceased was 24 years old. HC's 1/3rd deduction for personal expenses upheld since deceased bachelor supported aged father and unmarried sister in village. Income assessment at Rs. 6,000 monthly (above minimum wage) affirmed due to lack of evidence for claimed Rs. 15,000. SC awarded additional Rs. 15,000 for loss of estate under Article 142. Insurance company and third respondent held jointly liable, with insurance company paying full compensation and recovering 50% from third respondent. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=462294