High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim for Death of Grocery Shopper — Tribunal's Income Assessment and Consortium Awards Modified. The court held that for a self-employed deceased, notional income should be assessed at Rs.4,500 per month with 40% future prospects, and each of the six claimants is entitled to Rs.40,000 consortium under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
9 Feb 2026The appellants, legal heirs of deceased Amrabhai Mangabhai Dungariya, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seekin...




