Smt Geeta and Others v. Sazid Hussain
Case brief
What is this about?
Claimants' appeal seeking enhancement of compensation for death of a tractor-cum-agricultural worker aged about 30 in a road accident. The High Court applied Supreme Court principles on income assessment, future prospects, consortium, loss of estate and funeral expenses, raising the award from Rs.7,06,160 to Rs.13,79,556.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced from Rs.7,06,160/- to Rs.13,79,556/- with 8% annual interest, less amounts already paid.