Accident--Loss of Dependency--Date Of Accident Governs Dependency Compensation-- Subsequent Remarriage Or Employment Of Widow Irrelevant:
Entitlement to compensation under the head of loss of dependency in motor accident claims is determined as of the date of accident or death. Employment or remarriage of a widow subsequent to the death of her husband does not disentitle her from such compensation. Denying compensation on the ground of remarriage would discourage widows from remarrying, which is contrary to public policy. The principles laid down under Sarla Verma and Pranay Sethi govern the computation of dependency compensation.
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