Smt Bidami Devi and Ors. v. Deen Dayal Yadav and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Family's cross-appeal seeking enhancement of compensation for death of a constable in a truck accident. The court corrected tax deduction to 10%, applied 50% future prospects and multiplier 15, raised consortium amounts to Rs.48,000 each and funeral/estate heads to Rs.18,000 each, enhancing total award to Rs.46,84,155 with 8% interest.
What did the court decide?
Award enhanced from Rs.34,09,932 to Rs.46,54,155 (table shows Rs.46,84,155); difference payable with 8% annual interest from date of filing.