Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court
Section 166 MV Act | Bombay HC Mandates 40% Future Prospects & Rs. 48,000 Consortium for Deceased Labourer : Key Compensation Benchmark
Bombay High Court sets a critical precedent by affirming 40% future prospects for a 26-year-old deceased labourer and Rs. 48,000 for loss of consortium, while clarifying income calculation standards under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The ruling impacts compensation claims for low-income victims, ensuring fairer awards based on proven earnings rather than notional assumptions.