SONARWA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v. GASANA N’ABANDI
The Supreme Court held that the respondents failed to provide sufficient and credible evidence of actual dependency on the deceased as required by law. The notarized document and local authority confirmation were insufficient, especially since the parent was of working age and no evidence of incapacity was provided. Consequently, pecuniary damages previously awarded were set aside. The Court also found that certain funeral and related expenses were not necessary or reasonable under the law and reduced the award accordingly.
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- Compensation for fatal road accidents
- Pecuniary damages
- Evidence requirements for dependency
- Funeral and medical expenses
- Review for miscarriage of justice