Loss of Consortium Archives

Manipur High Court grants around Rs. 29 lakhs as compensation to the family of the deceased

The Manipur High Court held that the appropriate multiplier for deceased, aged 35 years should be 16 in place of 17 for calculation of compensation in cases under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Treating ‘loss of love and affection’ as a separate head not justified when compensation for ‘loss of consortium’ already awarded

Supreme Court: Taking note of the fact that several Tribunals and High Courts have been awarding compensation for both loss of consortium

Case Briefs High Courts

Raj HC | Damages for right of spouse to compassion and care under “loss of consortium” awarded

Rajasthan High Court: P.K. Lohra, J. allowed an appeal for enhancement of the compensation amount awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal,

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Loss of consortium’ means ‘loss of love and affection’ and aggrieved cannot claim compensation for the same under two separate heads

Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of P.R. Ramachandra Menon, J. while hearing a motor accident claims appeal, ruled that

Case Briefs Supreme Court

Court duty-bound to provide ‘just compensation’ under MV Act irrespective of plea; compensation for ‘loss of consortium’ awarded under Article 142: SC

Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Rohinton Fali Nariman and Indu Malhotra, JJ. disposed of an appeal filed challenging the compensation awarded