Compensation in motor vehicle injury case – 55% disability of driver – Not able to work as driver – Future loss of income – Assessment of -- Monthly income Rs.4500/- -- Due to this injury, doctor opined that appellant has suffered 55% disability and cannot drive any motor vehicle in future due to the same – Appellant was present in person in the High Court and right hand of the appellant was found to be completely crushed and deformed -- When it comes to loss of earning due to permanent disability, the same may be treated as 100% loss since he will never be able to work as a driver again -- Contention of the respondent Insurance Company that the appellant could take up any other alternative employment is no justification to avoid their vicarious liability -- Applying the appropriate multiplier as per the principles laid down by this Court in the case of Sarla Verma & Ors.’s case (2009) 6 SCC 121, the total loss of future earnings of the appellant will be at Rs.54,000 X 16 = Rs.8,64,000/-.

(SC) Decided on: 18.02.2015