Laxmi Wife of Late Shri Kalyan Singh, v. United Insurance Company Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
Claimants appealed against a motor accident tribunal award for enhancement after the death of Kalyan Singh. The court recalculated income using 30 days' wages with 40% future prospects, applied multiplier 17, enhanced consortium amounts per claimant, and raised total compensation from Rs. 15,12,484 to Rs. 19,95,048.
What did the court decide?
Award enhanced from Rs. 15,12,484 to Rs. 19,95,048 with interest at 8% p.a.; previously received amount adjusted against enhanced award.