Allowed
Rama Chand and Others v. Shanker and Others
Punjab & Haryana HCFAO/5354/2006
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Motor accident death claim appeal concerning negligent driving by a truck driver and quantum of compensation. The court applied the standardised deduction, multiplier and future prospects principles of Sarla Verma and Pranay Sethi and awarded compensation including filial consortium to the parents.
What did the court decide?
Compensation awarded to the claimants with interest at 7.5% per annum, including conventional heads and filial consortium amounts.