Questions and answers on law Part 35

 

Q  :- Whether court can determine compensation in case of death by electrocution relying on provisions of Motor vehicle Act?

Ans: There is no codified law for arriving at the quantum of compensation in cases of this type. The enactments like Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Workmen Compensation Act, 1948; and Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 may be applied for arriving at the just compensation. 

Madras High Court

Mrs.Saroja vs The Government Of Tamil Nadu on 13 February, 2014

Citation;2014(4)T.A.C 558 Madras

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