Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Fatal accident – Compensation – Enhancement of – Death of housewife aged 25 years in a vehicular accident – Award of compensation of Rs. 19,12,200/- with interest under different heads by the tribunal, enhanced to Rs.29,34,000/with interest at the rate of 7.5 per cent by the High Court – On appeal, held: Deceased was a housewife aged 25 years and was taking tuition, the High Court ought to have considered her income at least Rs 7,500/- – High Court did not consider the future aspect and while considering the loss of dependency 40% of the income is to be added towards future prospects – Thus, claimants entitled to Rs 1 lakh instead of Rs. 50,000 for loss of foetus, Rs.40,000/- each towards loss of consortium or loss of love and affection – Claimant entitled to compensation at Rs.32,82,000/- with interest at the rate of 7.5 % per annum – Order passed by the High Court modified.
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