Motor Vehicles

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

— S. 168 and Sch. II — Fatal motor accident — Compensation — Multiplier method — Determination of multiplier, explained — Factors to be considered, enumerated — Rule stated in Halsbury, relied on — Role of Sch. II to MV Act, 1988 in — Age of deceased/victim, prevailing rate of interest in economy, quantum and nature of income — Age groups for which highest and lowest multipliers to be applied, laid down — Held, Sch. II of Act is to serve as a guide, but cannot be said to be an invariable ready reckoner — In present case, victim being 36 years old, held, multiplier of 13 and not 22, appropriate — Quantum of compensation reduced to about Rs 3 lakhs instead of about Rs 6 lakhs awarded by Tribunal — Interest on said sum reduced to 9 per cent from 12 per cent awarded by Tribunal, (2006) 6 SCC 249-A

Motor Vehicles

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

— S. 168 — Fatal motor accident — Compensation — Deprivation of love and affection — Rs 20,000 awarded by Tribunal in respect of the same, upheld, (2006) 6 SCC 249-B