
Motor Accident Claims - Reliance Can't Be Placed On Minimum Wages Notification When There Is Positive Evidence Regarding Income : Supreme Court
Live LawThe Supreme Court recently held that a notification issued under the Minimum Wages Act can only be a guiding factor in determining the income of the deceased in a motor accident claims case. When there is positive evidence regarding the income, reliance cannot be placed on minimum wages notification.In this case, the Supreme Court was considering an appeal filed by the claimants against. The reason assigned by the High Court to reduce the monthly income of the deceased is totally cryptic and has no rationale" The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and MM Sundresh further stated : "The Notification of Minimum Wages Act can be a guiding factor only in a case where there is no clue available to evaluate monthly income of the deceased. Case Title : Gurpreet Kaur and others versus United India Insurance Company and others Citation : 2022 LiveLaw 821 Motor Accident Claims - Motor Vehicles Act 1988 - Section 168 - The Notification of Minimum Wages Act can be a guiding factor only in a case where there is no clue available to evaluate monthly income of the deceased.
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