#Wrongful Death

Allahabad High Court reinforces the Supreme Court's Pranay Sethi guidelines, directing tribunals to apply a 40% future prospects addition, multiplier 17, and Rs. 48,500 consortium per dependent for motor accident compensation claims. The ruling clarifies the mandatory computation method for unskilled deceased earners, ensuring uniformity in awards under the Motor Vehicles Act.

Punjab & Haryana HC rules that a criminal conviction, though not binding, strongly corroborates civil liability in wrongful death claims. Compensation calculated on documented income and dependency multipliers sets precedent for tort law damages where evidence aligns between criminal and civil proceedings.

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that sole negligence of the offending vehicle driver fixes full liability on the insurer, enhancing consortium damages to ₹1.6 lakh. The court mandates deposit within 45 days with 7% interest from the claim filing date, setting a precedent for compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act.