Future Prospects Must Be Included in Accident Compensation; Award Enhanced to Rs 8.81 Lakh: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court has recently delivered a landmark judgment in a road accident claim case, emphasizing the importance of including future prospects in the calculation of compensation for accident victims. The court increased the total award from Rs 5.89 lakh to Rs 8.81 lakh, taking into account future income growth and benefits for the deceased's family members. This decision reinforces the principle that compensation must reflect not only present…