Shrimati W/O Late Shri Satyaveer v. United India Insurance Company Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal by claimants seeking enhancement of compensation for death of a driver in a road accident. Court recomputed income on 30-day basis, added 40% future prospects, applied multiplier 17 and enhanced consortium heads to Rs. 44,000 each, raising total award to Rs. 20,82,225 with 8% interest.
What did the court decide?
Award enhanced from Rs. 16,60,565 to Rs. 20,82,225 with 8% annual interest on the enhanced amount from date of filing; already received amount to be adjusted.