Sarla Verma v. Delhi Transport Corpn.
(2009) 6 SCC 121 · Supreme Court of India
A structured method for multiplier and deductions in fatal accident claims.
Unit III · Law of Torts including Motor Vehicle Accidents and Consumer Protection Laws
Motor accident compensation
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | 140 | No-fault liability (as historically enacted; check current MV Act chapter) |
| Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 | 163A / 164 | Structured formula compensation |
Landmark cases
National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi
(2017) 16 SCC 680 · Supreme Court of India
Future prospects and conventional heads were standardised.