Victim’s Notional Income Enhanced Based on Overseas Remittances Despite Lack of Formal Salary Proof: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the notional income of an accident victim employed abroad can be reasonably enhanced based on factual circumstances, even if the claimant fails to produce a salary certificate authenticated under the Diplomatic and Consular Officers (Oaths and Fees) Act, 1948. Justice Harisankar V. Menon passed this ruling while deciding two connected appeals arising out of a motor accident compensation claim. Facts Of The Accident…
