Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that income assessment under Section 163A of the Motor Vehicles Act must account for inflation, enhancing compensation for accident victims.
Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that in motor accident claims, income of deceased need not be proven by documents if oral evidence aligns with minimum wage norms and economic reality.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that 40% future prospects addition is mandatory for deceased under 35, and enhances loss of consortium and funeral expenses per Supreme Court precedents.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that income tax deduction is not mandatory in motor accident compensation when deceased's income is on the borderline and statutory allowances offset tax liability.
Kerala High Court clarifies that compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities is independent of disability percentage and must be awarded based on injury severity and lifestyle impact.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that in car-motorcycle collisions, contributory negligence of the two-wheeler rider should not exceed 25%, reinforcing equitable liability allocation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Gujarat High Court holds that future prospects for a young engineering student justify Rs.15,000/month income assumption, even without current employment, under Motor Vehicles Act.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that future prospects and consortium damages must be awarded in motor accident claims involving minor deceased, clarifying calculation methodology under Sarla Verma and Pranay Sethi.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that notional income for deceased unskilled workers must align with state minimum wage, enhancing compensation in motor accident claims.
Gujarat High Court holds that in motor accident claims, if income is unproven, tribunal must use minimum wage rates, not arbitrary notional figures, for compensation calculation.
Chhattisgarh High Court enhances motor accident compensation by mandating minimum wage-based income calculation and adding special diet and attendant charges where disability is permanent.
Andhra Pradesh High Court holds that review is permissible when material evidence is overlooked, enhancing compensation in motor accident claims based on statutory guidelines.