Major Siblings Can Claim Compensation for 'Loss of Dependency' If Supported by Evidence; Award to Unmarried Sister Upheld: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has clarified an important principle under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, holding that major siblings of a deceased person can receive compensation under the head of loss of dependency only when they successfully prove their financial dependence through reliable evidence before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. Court's Important Observation Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen delivered the judgment while considering an appeal filed by The New India Assurance…
