United India Ins.Co.Ltd. v. Salitan Devi etc.
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FAO No.345 of 1986 - United India Insurance Company (appellant) v. claimant family (cross objectors): widow Smt. Salitan Devi and minors Amita, Amina and Ashish Kumar, dependents of deceased Mr. M.R. Guleria (age 32). Historical orders: 11.07.1986 security condition; modified 08.12.1986 (Misc No.5799/CII-86; Justices D.S.Tewatia and M R Agnihotri) - Rs.60,000/= fixed deposit for minors through mother, interest to claimants, balance without security. 2025 computation note (23.02.2025, Prateek Mahajan for Respondents no.1 to 4): total compensation Rs.92,400 raised to Rs.4,30,388 (difference Rs.3,20,324) via 50% future prospects, multiplier 16 (vs 14), loss of estate Rs.18,150, funeral expenses Rs.18,150, loss of consortium Rs.1,93,600 (48,400 x 4), litigation expenses Rs.25,000 (vs Rs.100); interest 12% from Award date vs filing of Claim Petition. Judgment reproduces Sarla Verma multiplier table and Pranay Sethi conclusions (prospects percentages, deductions per Sarla Verma paras 30-32, filial consortium Rs.40,000-each precedent). Document heavily OCR-corrupted; final disposition, approved quantum, bench and decision date unverifiable.