7. Similarly, in MAC.APP. 288/2011 titled Smt.Shakuntala vs. Sh. Naresh Kumar
decided on 16.05.2011, by Hon'ble Delhi High Court it is held as follows:-
PW2 has deposed that his father was getting a pension of 14,000/-. As there
are 2 dependents and in view of the above case law, 1/3rd is deducted for personal
expenses. Therefore, the total loss of dependency would be calculated as follows :
In view of the above case law, deceased herein would also have spent on
giving gifts to his married daughters and sons and grand children. He would also be
saving some amount for the marriage of his two unmarried sons and for his old age.
However, this fact also cannot be lost site of that his wife has pre deceased him and
therefore, one half is deducted towards expenses.