prospects of the deceased. As per the judgment of the Hon'ble Apex Court reported in 2017 (2) TN MAC 609 (SC) [National Insurance Co. Ltd., Vs. Pranay Sethi and others], the appellants are entitled to 40% enhancement towards future prospects. There are four dependants of the deceased and the Tribunal has rightly deducted 1/4 towards personal expenses. Thus, by fixing Rs.13,000/- as monthly income of the deceased and granting 40% enhancement towards future prospects, the compensation awarded by the Tribunal towards loss of dependency is modified to Rs.27,84,600/(Rs.13,000/- + 5200 [Rs.13,000/- X 40%] X 12 X 17 X 3/4). In addition to that, the Tribunal has awarded Rs.50,000/- towards loss of consortium to the 1st appellant and Rs.50,000/- each towards loss of love and affection to the appellants 2 to 4, which are excessive. In view of the excessive amounts awarded by the Tribunal, the appellants are not entitled to any compensation towards loss of estate. A sum of Rs.15,000/- awarded by the Tribunal towards funeral expenses is just and reasonable and hence, the same is hereby confirmed. Thus, the compensation awarded by the Tribunal is modified as follows:
