High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim for Death of Vijay Pandhre — Negligence of Swift Car Driver Upheld, Income Reassessed at Rs. 6,000 per Month. Tribunal's finding on negligence affirmed; notional income enhanced from Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 6,000 per month; multiplier of 16 applied; 1/5th deduction for personal expenses; no future prospects; conventional damages of Rs. 70,000 awarded.
24 Oct 2016The claimants, being the wife, four minor children, and parents of the deceased Vijay Pandhre, filed a claim petition under the Motor Vehicles Act, 19...




