|Bombay High Court
Loss of Dependency | Notional Income of Rs.30,000 Validated for Deceased Child Without Career Evidence, Multiplier 15 Applied: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court affirmed that even in the absence of any proof of future earnings, a child’s loss of dependency can be calculated using a notional income of Rs.30,000 per annum with a multiplier of 15, aligning with Supreme Court precedent. This sets a critical benchmark for claimants in motor accident cases involving minor children, ensuring equitable compensation regardless of socioeconomic background or parental occupation.