163. Compensation in motor vehicle accident case -- Bachelor deceased – Since the deceased was a qualified person and had completed his course in BCA, Court deemed it appropriate to assess his income as Rs.15,000/- per month – Deduction to the extent of 50%, multiplier of ‘17’ would be applicable keeping in view the age of the deceased being 26 years at the time of the accident – 40% addition made towards future prospects -- Claimant-appellants would be entitled to Rs.18,000/- (Rs.15,000+20% increase) towards loss of estate and Rs.18,000/- (Rs.15,000+20% increase) towards funeral expenses and the claimant-appellants, being parents of the deceased, would also be entitled to Rs.48,000/- each (Rs.40,000+20% increase) towards loss of consortium -- Total Compensation of Rs.22,74,000/- awarded with interest. (P&H) Decided on: 20.02.2024