#family pension deduction

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that family pension is a statutory benefit independent of accident compensation and must not be offset against loss of dependency under the Motor Vehicles Act. This clarifies a critical calculation error in MACT claims and ensures survivors receive full compensation based on the deceased’s actual pension income, not a reduced net amount.

Gauhati HC holds that statutory family pension benefits under Assam's Chief Minister's Family Pension Scheme cannot be deducted from motor accident compensation, reinforcing the principle of just compensation. The court also expands the scope of loss of consortium to include both parental and filial relationships, increasing the award by ₹92,000 to ₹9,66,228 with 6% interest, setting a precedent for broader interpretation of dependents' rights under tort law.