Not only for determination of future loss of earning but for attendant charges also the multiplier method should be followed

Citation

2022 LiveLaw (SC) 569

AIR online 2022 SC 938

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

INDIRA BANERJEE; J., J.

K. MAHESHWARI,J.

JULY 06, 2022

CIVIL APPEAL NO. 4648 OF 2022

 (ARISING OUT OF SLP (C) NO.18886 OF 2019)

ABHIMANYU PARTAP SINGH versus NAMITA SEKHON & ANOTHER

Motor Vehicles Act 1988 - Motor accidents claims compensation - Mutliplier 

method - Multiplier method has been recognized as most realistic and reasonable  because it has been decided by looking at the age, inflation rate, uncertainty of life  and other realistic needs - Not only for determination of future loss of earning but  for attendant charges also the multiplier method should be followed. (Para 14)

Motor Accidents Compensation - Supreme Court grants relief to an advocate who 

had suffered 100% permanent disability due to an accident by enhancing the 

compensation awarded by the High Court from Rs 23,20,000/- to Rs 51,62,000/-.