High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation for Deceased Pillion Rider in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence of Truck Driver Upheld, Income and Multiplier Reassessed Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court increased compensation from Rs.1,22,000 to Rs.3,78,000 by reassessing income at Rs.2,500 per month, adding 40% future prospects, applying multiplier 18, and awarding standard heads under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
22 Jan 2026The case pertains to a motor accident claim filed by the appellants (claimants) being the legal heirs of the deceased Dhirubhai Ranchhodbhai Ahir, who...




