Sunita Tokas vs New Inda Insurance Co. Ltd.

The Supreme Court held that in determining compensation for fatal accidents under the Motor Vehicles Act, the appropriate multiplier should be based on the age of the deceased rather than the parent. The Court emphasized that the notional income should reflect the deceased's potential earnings, including future prospects. The Court overturned the High Court's reduction of compensation, reinstating the MACT's award of Rs. 14,87,140, affirming the application of a multiplier of 18 and proper assessment of future prospects.