multiplier of ‘10’ despite noting that deceased was 41 years old at the time of accident. Keeping in view age of deceased, multiplier of ‘14’ ought to have been taken. The deduction of 1/3rd towards personal expenses has rightly been applied by learned Tribunal. Similarly, future prospects have not been taken by learned Tribunal while determining loss of dependency. Since, deceased was 41 years old at the time of accident and was doing regular and permanent job in Punjab Agro Industries Corporation, therefore, addition of future prospects to the extent of 30% in terms of judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court passed in National Insurance Company Ltd. Vs. Pranay Sethi and Ors. , 2017 (16) SCC 680 would be applicable in present case. Appellants-claimants are also entitled to Rs.40,000/- each under the head of loss of spousal, parental and filial consortium. Appellants-claimants shall also be entitled to Rs.15,000/-towards funeral expenses and Rs.15,000/towards loss of estate. It is however made clear that in case Hon’ble Supreme Court answer the reference regarding quantum of compensation
