Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim for Permanent Disability — Multiplier Applied at 18 Based on Age of Injured Victim, Notional Income Assessed at Rs. 4,000 per Month. The Court corrected the multiplier from 17 to 18 as per Sarla Verma v. DTC, (2009) 6 SCC 121, and enhanced compensation for loss of amenities, pain and suffering, and future medical expenses....
The appellant, Mahavir Sampat Keskar, aged 24, was involved in a motor accident on 17th January 2008 while riding a motorcycle. He sustained grievous injuries resulting in permanent disability. He fil...




