#loss of future income

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that claimants in motor accident cases cannot rely on speculative or unverified income assertions to calculate loss of future earnings. Only documented salary slips or authenticated employment records can form the basis for compensation, ensuring fairness and deterring inflated claims from unverified sources.

The Karnataka High Court enhanced motor accident compensation by revising the disability assessment from 8% to 10% and adopting a notional income of Rs. 11,000, setting a precedent for more equitable compensation calculations under the Motor Vehicles Act. This ruling impacts claimants lacking documented income proof, ensuring fairer outcomes in personal injury cases.

The Karnataka High Court ruled that homemakers' notional income must align with market wages, setting Rs.7,500/month for a tailor-homemaker. The Court recalculated loss of future income at Rs.3.97 lakh, eliminating duplicative awards under future prospects. This judgment reinforces fair compensation standards for homemakers in motor accident claims.