The Supreme Court held that injuries caused by a falling tree branch on a stationary autorickshaw do not automatically qualify as a motor vehicle accident. However, invoking Article 142, the Court enhanced compensation for the claimant, emphasizing that a proximate connection between the vehicle and accident is necessary.
The Supreme Court held that loss of a wife’s domestic care constitutes an independent head of compensation in motor accident claims. Granting enhanced compensation to a widower, the Court recognised homemakers’ invaluable contribution and observed that they should be regarded as “nation-builders” in society.
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The Delhi High Court issued a notice on 10th May, to the deceased sanitation worker’s wife in response to the Delhi Government’s appeal challenging the order for enhanced compensation. The court instructed the government to pay Rs 30 lakh within six weeks, as sought by the woman in accordance with Supreme Court directives on manual scavenging victim compensation. The case is scheduled for the next hearing in October.
