Smt Lalita @ Lad Devi v. Ram Niwas and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This order sets apart an appeal against an interlocutory award of 4.67 lakh for death by road accident damages. The single-judge High Court enhanced the award to 10.46 lakh by recalculating loss of income and adding conventional heads of damages, setting aside orders previously dismissed by other coordinate benches. The revised award will apply prospective only to future claims.
What did the court decide?
Award for damages enhanced to 10,46,800/-; shares distributed among four relatives equally for future claims.