C. Lakshmi Bai W/O Late Ningappa v. Jaganath S/O Vittal Shetty
Case brief
What is this about?
This court enhanced compensation awards in motor accident claims, granting future prospects for the deceased earning member at 30%, maintaining the 50% personal expense deduction for a perpetrated bachelor despite a large family, and distributing loss of estate amounts to dependent mother and siblings.
What did the court decide?
Appellants granted enhanced compensation total Rs.4,93,600 with 6% interest for the deceased son, Rs.2,75,000 for minor children, and Rs.2 lakhs for daughter-in-law.