Compensation under Motor Vehicle Act could be granted on Notional Income determined through State Act

Manusha Sreekumar & Ors. Vs United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (Supreme Court of India)

Conclusion: Hon’ble Supreme Court enhanced the compensation under Motor Vehicles Act by holding that deceased was a ‘skilled labour’ under Kerala Fair Wages Act i.e. State Act and notional income have to be determined on basis of the said Act.

Facts: The present appeal arises out of the judgment dated 23.07.2019 passed by the High Court of Kerala, i

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