Even if deceased is treated to be an unskilled labourer then also his monthly wage even when computed on the scale of minimum wages notified under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 are taken into consideration will come out to Rs. 4303/-. It is an admitted fact that deceased was a bachelor claim has been filed by the parents of the deceased. Therefore, it can be presumed that deceased was spending 50% amount on self thus dependency comes out to Rs. 2151.50/- per month i.e., Rs. 25818/- per annum. As per the law laid down by Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Pranay Sethi and others Vs. National Insurance Company Ltd. 40% amount is to be added towards future prospects i.e., Rs. 10,327 taking total annual dependency to Rs. 36145.00/- Looking to the age of the deceased to be 20 years, multiplier of 18 will be applicable taking total quantum to pecuniary damage to Rs. 6,50,610/over and above this claimants are entitled to a sum of Rs. 15,000 under the head of loss of estate and another sum of Rs. 15,000/- under the head of funeral expenses taking total compensation to Rs. 6,80,610/- against a sum of Rs. 4,42,000/therefore there will be an enhancement of Rs. 2,38,610/- to which claimants will be entitled too.
