Can siblings-in-law seek accident compensation? Sikkim HC upholds Rs 85 lakh award

The Sikkim high court upheld an award of over Rs 85 lakh to three siblings. These siblings claimed compensation after their sister-in-law and her family died in a road accident. The insurer argued the claimants were not financially dependent on the deceased sister-in-law. However, the court found dependency based on business income and family benefit. The court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal, confirming the compensation award.
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