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, in an appeal preferred by the Respondent (hereinafter, “Insurance Company”) against the award dated 26.07.2018 of the Motor Vehicle Accidents Claims Tr...