[Motor accident compensation] Future rise in income applicable even if deceased wasn't earning at time of death: Supreme Court

The Court noted that income for future economic loss is to be done through guesswork while considering circumstances such as educational qualification, family background etc.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday held that future rise in income should be considered while determining future income for calculating compensation in motor accident claims, even with respect to a deceased who was not earning, working or self-employed at the time of death (Smt. Meena Pawaia vs. Ashraf Ali).

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