P&H: Enhances Compensation for Deceased Fitter’s Family to Rs 24.04 Lakh
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has enhanced compensation payable to the family of Subhash Chander, who died in a 2000 road accident, from Rs 4.2 lakh to Rs 24.04 lakh. Justice Parmod Goyal allowed the family’s appeal, which challenged the amount awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.
The claimants, including the deceased’s wife, three children and parents, sought a higher award. They argued that the Tribunal had underestimated his income, made an excessive deduction for his personal expenses, omitted future prospects and failed to award adequate compensation under conventional heads.
The High Court found that evidence from an...
