Deceased aged 44 years was working as Home Guard with monthly salary of Rs.12,046/-, the services could be terminated at any time as he was working on daily wage basis -- Considering the deceased as a casual labourer, the income of the deceased was rightly assessed as Rs.7500/- per month – There were four dependents on the income of the deceased his wife, son and two daughters, 1/4th of the income was rightly deducted towards personal and living expenses of the deceased himself -- Increase in future income Rs.2250/- -- Annual dependency is calculated as 3/4 of Rs.9750 x 12 = Rs.87,750/- Multiplier 14 applied – Total compensation as Rs.12,28,500/- -- The amount of Rs.5000/- awarded under the funeral expenses is enhanced to Rs.25,000/- whereas the amount of Rs.10,000/- awarded towards loss of consortium is enhanced to Rs.1,00,000/- -- A further amount of Rs.50,000/- is awarded to appellant-claimant No.2 for loss of love, care and guidance -- Amount of Rs.5000/- awarded under loss of estate is just and adequate.

(P&H HC) Decided on: 15.03.2016