MVA S. 166 – Dependency of Brothers and Sisters
Without specific evidence of dependency, adult siblings, particularly those who are married and living independently, are not presumed to be dependents of the deceased for the purpose of compensation.
– Claimants brothers and sisters were older, married, and had their own families.
– Without evidence suggesting otherwise, it is presumed that adult siblings are either self-sufficient and earning, married and integrated into their separate family, or dependent on their own parents, not the deceased.
– Two family registers imply that the victim lived separately
– It is improbable that the siblings depended financially on the victim.
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[SC] IPC S. 306 - Mens Rea - Act of instigation must be of such intensity that it is intended to push the deceased to such a position under which he or she has no choice but to commit suicide - Instigation must be in close proximity . [PLRonline 478683]
Punjab Rent Act, 1995 (13 of 2012), Section 24 (1)(c) - Leave to defend – Limitation - Tenant shall have to apply for leave to contest within 15 days of effecting service on him and no application shall thereafter be entertained. [(2023-4)212 PLR 381, PLRonline 492683]
MVA S. 166 – Dependency of Brothers and Sisters – Without specific evidence of dependency, adult siblings, who are married and living independently, are not presumed to be dependents of the deceased. [PLRonline 496605]
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