P&H: Deceased had completed 50 years but had not attained 51 years on the date of accident, Upholds 30% Future Prospects, Multiplier of 13 in Motor Accident Case

(i) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S.166 — Compensation — Deceased was permanent employee of Punjab Police and Tribunal assessed annual income after deduction of income tax, added 30% towards future prospects, deducted one-fourth towards personal and living expenses for four dependants, and applied multiplier of...

(ii) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S.166 — Compensation — Multiplier — Age bracket — Deceased had completed 50 years but had not attained 51 years on the date of accident — Deceased continued to fall within the 46 to 50 age bracket for purpose of...

(iii) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S.166 — Compensation — Future prospects — Age bracket — Mere crossing of the 50-year threshold by a few months could not justify reducing future prospects to 15% when the deceased was still treated within the relevant age group for...