Alhamdu W/O Babu v. Sandeep Kumar S/O Shrichand
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident death claim appeal by the legal heirs against the Tribunal's award of Rs.6,03,331. The High Court treated the deceased as a skilled worker on minimum wages, added 10% future prospects, counted the son as a dependent, enhanced consortium to each dependent with 10% escalation every three years, and raised the total compensation to Rs.8,84,408 with 8% interest.
What did the court decide?
Award enhanced from Rs.6,03,331 to Rs.8,84,408 with 8% annual interest from date of filing; already received amount adjusted.