Compensation in Motor vehicle accident case – Deduction for personal and living expenses – Where the deceased was married, the deduction towards personal and living expenses of the deceased, should be -- one-third (1/3rd) where the number of dependent family members is 2 to 3, -- one-fourth (1/4th) where the number of dependant family members is 4 to 6, and -- one-fifth (1/5th) where the number of dependant family members exceed six.

(SC) Decided on: 15.04.2009