loss of dependency Archives

Husband entitled to loss of dependency despite separation claim; Burden to establish separation on Insurer: Karnataka High Court

“Residing together cannot be added as additional condition to be established by claimant to be entitled for compensation. Burden to establish separation would be on Insurer.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Taking Rs 15,000 as notional income of a family member who is non-earning, in a motor accident claim: Is it reasonable? All HC decides

Allahabad High Court: The Division Bench of Dr Kaushal Jayendra Thaker and Ajai Tyagi, JJ., enhances quantum of award of a non-earning

Case Briefs High Courts

Kar HC | Compensation under MV Act enhanced considering relevant factors in line with cases decided by SC

Karnataka High Court: K. Somashekar, J. modified the order of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) by enhancing the compensation awarded to

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

Kar HC | Age of deceased must be taken into consideration while calculating ‘loss of dependency’ for purpose of granting compensation in a motor accident

Karnataka High Court: H.T. Narendra Prasad, J. dismissed the appeal filed by an Insurance Company against the order passed by Motor Accident