Income of Peer to be considered while determining Compensation under MV Act: SC

S. Vasanthi Vs Adhiparasakthi Engg. College (Supreme Court of India) Conclusion: In present case, the Hon’ble Supreme Court enhanced the compensation under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by observing that the income of people of the similar status as of deceased have to be taken into consideration. Facts: In present facts of the case, the Judgment and Order dated 31st January, 2020, passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras was challenged. On 22nd May, 2010, an accident took place wherein death of the son of Appellants was caused by the bus owned by the Respondent. The appellants herein, fi...