Richa Nirola and Ors. v. Bhagwan Singh and Ors.
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Motor accident compensation enhancement appeal dismissed; Punjab & Haryana HC, FAO-2315-2023(O&M), Nidhi Gupta J., 11.08.2025. Grounds rejected: (1) 6th Pay Commission salary revision — implemented 05.07.2021 (w.e.f. 01.01.2016), after the 14.07.2020 accident, so income rightly taken at Rs.47,823/-; (2) multiplier 15 vs 14 — deceased above 40 years (DOB 27.11.1979, Ex.C8), multiplier 14 correct. Computation upheld: 30% future prospects, 1/4th personal deduction (4 claimants), annual dependency Rs.5,57,124/-, multiplier 14, plus consortium heads (spousal/parental/filial Rs.44,000 pattern), loss of estate and funeral expenses Rs.16,500/- each; total Rs.80,08,736/-. Double-benefits deduction flagged per Krishna v. Tek Chand (SC) — compassionate-appointment salary of widow (Rs.19,900/-) deductible. Just-compensation principle relied on: State of Haryana v. Jasbir Kaur; Divisional Controller KSRTC v. Mahadev Shetty (2003) 7 SCC 197; GM KSRTC v. Susamma Thomas (1994 Volume-II SCC 176). Statutes: Section 166 MV Act; Chapter-12 MV Act. Forum: MACT Patiala, MACP No.206/09.09.2020.