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SUBULAXMI versus M.D., TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION

The High Court erred in granting compensation on a single head by merging permanent disability with loss of future earnings; both must be compensated separately. The High Court also erred in denying interest on the enhanced sum, which should be awarded from the date of claim petition at 9% per annum.

  • Permanent disability compensation
  • Loss of future earnings
  • Interest on enhanced compensation
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Motor vehicle law

RAVI versus BADRINARAYAN AND ORS.

Delay in lodging FIR cannot be a ground to dismiss a genuine motor accident compensation claim if the claimant provides satisfactory and valid reasons. Where injuries are of a permanent nature and negatively impact the victim's life, compensation must be adequate and proper, commensurate with the degree of disability and suffering.

  • Motor accident claim
  • Delay in fir
  • Permanent disability compensation
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Motor vehicle accident compensation

PRIYA VASANT KALGUTKAR versus MURAD SHAIKH & ORS.

Where a child had no income and no evidence on actual damages was provided, compensation determined by applying notional income and structured formula is appropriate; the amount awarded by the High Court is adequate.

  • Permanent disability compensation
  • Notional income
  • Structured formula
  • Compensation for minors
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