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Future Prospects for Minors | Bombay HC Applies SC's Hitesh Patel Guidelines to Enhance Compensation for 4-Year-Old Victim : BHC
Bombay High Court enhances compensation for a minor accident victim by applying the Supreme Court's future prospects guidelines, awarding Rs. 4.9 lakh after recalculating notional income, future medical expenses, and loss of amenities. The ruling sets a precedent for minor victim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, emphasizing age-appropriate income assessment and disability impact.