Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act

motor accident claim compensation loss of consortium
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Court allowed the motor accidents appeal and enhanced the compensation in a motor accident claim, by awarding 40 per cent additional income towards future prospects and ₹40000 to each claimant under the head of loss of consortium.

husband entitled to loss of dependency despite separation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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.”