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2026 DAILYLAW 5145 (PNJ)
GOBIND RAM AND ANR. v. KRISHAN LAL AND OTHERS
FAO/3920/2005 · 2026-03-30
Yashvir Singh Rathor
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(iii) Whether respondent No.1 Krishan Kumar was not having a valid driving licence on the date of the accident, if so, to what effect? OPR No.3. (iv) Relief. 5.
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1. Monthly income of deceased Rs.3000/- per month
2. Age of deceased 23 years
3. Future prospects @ 40% Rs.1,200/-
4. Total income Rs.4,200/- per month
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