SC relief for self-employed accident victims

The recent judgment provides compensation to families of the deceased above 50 years of age as well

Family members of self-employed road accident victims have a reason to celebrate, finally. The Supreme Court (SC) which recently passed a judgment that even these people’s families would be entitled to compensation considering ‘future prospects’ of the victim. Until now, victims with a permanent job were eligible to get benefits of ‘future prospects’. In a way these guidelines by the SC bring in parity among all the three sets of victims. In addition, the apex court has also extended the same benefit to fixed-income employees. 

Industry participants believe this move could bring relief to the families or dependants of victims who