Bachelor deceased – Unmarried deceased aged 24 years -- Old Father and unmarried sister -- High Court took income of deceased to be Rs. 6,000, which is marginally above the minimum wage of an unskilled worker at Rs. 5,342/- -- 40% added towards future prospects -- 1/3rd is to be deducted towards personal expenses -- Rs. 1,00,000 towards loss of love and affection, Rs.15,000 towards funeral expenses, Rs. 15,000 awarded towards Loss of Estate to Father and Sister -- An amount of Rs. 40,000 each for loss of Filial Consortium to father and sister granted – Multiplier of 18 applied -- Total compensation awarded Rs.14,25,600/- alongwith interest @ 12% p.a. from the date of filing of the claim petition till payment.
(SC) Decided on: 18.09.2018
