Smt Renu Rani and Others v. Mangilal and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Three cross-appeals challenging motor accident compensation awards for two deaths caused by a truck collision were partly allowed. The High Court accepted income tax returns over minimum wages, applied 40% future prospects with multipliers of 17 and 16, recognised parents as dependants, and enhanced standardised consortium, funeral expenses and loss of estate per Supreme Court precedents.
What did the court decide?
Appeals partly allowed; awards enhanced from Rs.10,04,640/- to Rs.32,73,510/- and from Rs.10,72,560/- to Rs.29,72,768/- with 8% interest, parents granted Rs.2,00,000 each.