#Dependency

The High Court ruled that brothers of a deceased victim qualify as 'legal representatives' under Section 166(1)(c) of the Motor Vehicles Act and are entitled to claim compensation without proving financial dependency. The Tribunal's rejection of the claim solely on dependency grounds was set aside, and the matter was remanded for fresh adjudication within one year.

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that dependency, not rigid financial tests or formal documentation, determines eligibility for compassionate appointment. The judgment underscores that a divorcee daughter financially reliant on her deceased father qualifies as a dependent, setting a precedent for flexible interpretation of service schemes.

Rajasthan High Court holds that parents are dependents under Section 2(1)(d) of the Workmen's Compensation Act if wholly or partly dependent, and remands case for proper adjudication.

CAT Guwahati holds that a divorced daughter is eligible for family pension if dependency existed during the employee's lifetime, regardless of divorce decree date.