Nirmala Devi and Another v. Sudhir and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
FAO-671-2023 (O&M), Punjab and Haryana High Court, decided 03.02.2026 by Archana Puri, J. Enhancement of motor accident compensation for death of 21-year-old unmarried son; income taken as unskilled worker Rs.8,541.64/month (no proof of employment at Rs.10,775/- or education); 40% future prospects; 50% personal expenses; multiplier 18; parental consortium; conventional heads (loss of consortium, funeral expenses, loss of estate) recomputed per Pranay Sethi 2017(4) RCR (Civil) 1009 with 10% enhancement every 3 years; lumpsum enhancement Rs.25,000 with 6% p.a. interest from date of appeal; condonation of 23 days' delay allowed; FAO allowed.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 23 days in filing the appeal condoned; FAO allowed with enhancement — lumpsum Rs.25,000/- awarded to the appellants over the Tribunal award, carrying interest at 6% per annum from the date of filing of the appeal till realization.