Cannot Compute Income Of 18-Yr-Old Accident Victim Based On Wages Of Unskilled Labour, Wages Of Semi-Skilled Labour To Be Considered: Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court ruled on the calculation of income for an 18-year-old boy working as an unskilled laborer in a motor accident claim compensation case. The court held that the income of the deceased should be calculated based on the minimum wage applicable to unskilled laborers in the state. The case involved a claim for compensation by the family of the deceased, who died in a motor accident. The insurance company had contested the claim, arguing that the income of the deceased should be calculated based on his actual earnings, which were lower than the minimum wage. However, the court rejected this argument, stating that the minimum wage should be used as the basis for calculating compensation to ensure a fair and just outcome for the victim’s family. This ruling reinforces the principle of using minimum wage standards in compensation cases to provide adequate financial support to the families of accident victims.