MOHAN SINGH versus KASHI BAI & ORS.

MOHAN SINGH versus KASHI BAI & ORS.

The High Court correctly applied a multiplier of 17 for the age group 30-35 years per Second Schedule, and there is no basis for enhancement of compensation. The multiplicand is not in question, and no interference with the High Court's calculation is warranted.

Parties
Appellant: Mohan Singh; Respondent: Kashi Bai & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
13 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Decision on Appeal, Seeking Enhancement of Compensation
Outcome
Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Multiplier Method, Contributory Negligence, Motor Vehicles Act Section 166
Motor Vehicles Compensation Multiplier Method Contributory Negligence Motor Vehicles Act Section 166

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Parties

Mohan Singh

Appellant

Kashi Bai & Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Decision on Appeal, Seeking Enhancement of Compensation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the multiplier of 17 applied by the High Court is appropriate for compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act
  2. 2 Whether any case has been made out for enhancement of compensation

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court correctly applied a multiplier of 17 for the age group 30-35 years per Second Schedule, and there is no basis for enhancement of compensation. The multiplicand is not in question, and no interference with the High Court's calculation is warranted.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • There shall be no order as to costs.