Parvati v. UOI & Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This appeal sought enhancement of motor accident compensation. The High Court allowed the appeal, correcting the multiplier used for loss of dependency, adding non-pecuniary damages, and awarding interest for a delayed period, raising the total from Rs.59,600 to Rs.1,51,000.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs.1,51,000 with interest at 9% p.a. from the date of filing the petition.
What the court decided
UNREPORTED
*** IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI**
- FAO 412/2000
SMT. PARWATI ..... Appellant Through: Mr. R.K. Tripathi, Advocate
versus
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. ..... Respondents Through: None
% Date of Decision : May 16, 2011
CORAM:
HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE REVA KHETRAPAL
- Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?
- To be referred to the Reporter or not?
- Whether judgment should be reported in Digest?
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Claims Tribunal could deduct living expenses from the value of services rendered by the deceased.
Whether the appropriate multiplier for the mother of the deceased (age 41) was 9 or 14.
Whether non-ppecuniary damages for loss of love and affection and loss of estate should have been awarded.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Smt. Parwati
- respondent
Union of India
Coram
Reva Khetrpal
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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