NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD Vs. RENUKA LAHA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Facts :

(2.) They claimed compensation for Rs.10 lacs along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

(3.) The widow Renuka Laha adduced evidence. She proved the employment of the deceased and his unfortunate death in the accident. She claimed, her husband was getting Rs.11,499.00 as salary while she was getting pension of Rs.5,000.00 per month. At the time of adducing evidence, the mother of the victim had already died. P.W. 2, Shyama Pada Routh claimed to be the eye witness.