Supreme Court of India · 2014-04-25
ANJANI SINGH vs SALAUDDIN .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/10511
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ANJANI SINGH
- Respondent
- SALAUDDIN .
- Author
- V. Gopala Gowda
- Bench
- V. GOPALA GOWDA GYAN SUDHA MISRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation in motor accident claims, emphasizing the need for a just and reasonable assessment under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that the multiplier method should consider the age of the deceased and future income prospects, and that deductions for personal expenses should not be excessive. The Court enhanced the compensation awarded by the High Court and confirmed the interest rate of 6% per annum from the date of filing the claim until payment.