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32. PW1 has categorically deposed in his evidence by way of affidavit (Ex. PW1/A) that all the petitioners were dependent upon the deceased. Considering all the facts and circumstances, it is held that there MACP Nos. 654/18 to 662/18 & 664/18; FIR No. 128/18 DOD: 31.07.2024 were four dependents i.e. husband and three minor children of deceased at the time of accident. Hence, there has to be deduction of one fourth as held in the case of Sarla Verma mentioned supra. Thus, the total of loss of dependency would come out to Rs. 19,53,216.97 (Rs. 9,118.66p X 3/4 X 140/100 X 12 X 17). Hence, a sum of Rs. 19,53,000/- (rounded off) is awarded under this head in favour of the petitioners.

36. Therefore, on the basis of the above discussion, the compensation is quantified as below:

1. Loss of dependency Rs. 19,53,000/-
2. Loss of Consortium Rs. 1,93,600/-
3. Loss of Estate & Funeral Rs. 36,300/-

Expenses Total Rs. 21,82,900/-

Rounded off to Rs. 21,83,000/-

59. In view of the aforesaid, the total of loss of dependency would come out to Rs. 13,78,741.39 paise (Rs. 9,118.66p X 1/2 X 140/100 X 12 X

18). Hence, a sum of Rs. 13,79,000/- (rounded off)is awarded under this head in favour of the petitioners.

LOSS OF LOVE & AFFECTION

60. Now considering the prayer of petitioners for grant of compensation on account of "Loss of Love & Affection" the binding legal position has been laid down by the celebrated judgment of Pranay Sethi's case (supra) and recent judgment titled New India Assurance Company Limited V. Somwati & Ors., Civil Appeal no. 3093 of 2020 dated 07.09.2020 of Supreme Court of India wherein it has been held that the petitioners are not entitled to be compensated under this head. Further, the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in appeal titled as Pooja's case (supra), has been pleased to observe in para 18 of the judgment that the constitution bench decision in Pranay Sethi's case (supra) does not recognize any other non-pecuniary head MACP Nos. 654/18 to 662/18 & 664/18; FIR No. 128/18 DOD: 31.07.2024 of damages. Hence, no amount of compensation is being awarded under this head.

63. Therefore, on the basis of the above discussion, the compensation is quantified as below:

1. Loss of dependency Rs. 13,79,000/-
2. Loss of Consortium Rs. 48,400/-
3. Loss of Estate & Funeral Rs. 36,300/-

Expenses Total Rs. 14,63,700/-

Rounded off to Rs. 14,64,000/-