Sarla Verma & Ors. v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Anr.

6 SCC 121Reported decision2009#722 most cited

What is Sarla Verma & Ors. v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Anr. authority for?

This case establishes the principles for calculating compensation in motor accident and personal injury claims, including the selection of the multiplier based on the deceased's age, assessment of loss of dependency, consideration of future prospects, and deductions for personal expenses.

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Also referred to as

Sarla Verma 6 SCC 121 · Sarla Verma v DTC · motor accident compensation · loss of dependency · multiplier method · future prospects · personal expenses deduction · enhanced compensation · section 56(2)(viii) · section 10(37) · section 45(5)

Issues it is cited on

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