Compensation Enhanced in Fatal Road Accident Case Under Section 166 MV Act, Court Applies Pranay Sethi Guidelines for Future Prospects: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a detailed judgment in FAO Nos. 424 and 473 of 2017 titled New India Assurance Co. Ltd VERSUS Kamla & Others, arising from a fatal road accident claim under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166. The Court examined both the appeal filed by the Insurance Company and the cross-appeal filed by the claimants seeking enhancement of compensation. Background of the accident The…