Fehmida and Ors. v. Vikram Singh and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
A special leave petition challenging the quantum of compensation for a road accident death. The High Court increased compensation based on age and financial status, recognized consortium and loss of estate claims, and ordered delayed amount with higher interest.
What did the court decide?
Increased compensation to Rs. 12,90,856 with interest, awarding consortium/estate sums of Rs. 1,60,000, and interest on delayed payment of Rs. 1,90,000.