Ramesh Singh & Anr vs Satbir Singh & Anr on 21 January, 2008
11.In the decision reported in Ramesh Singh V. Satbir Singh, 2008 (1) TN MAC 157 (SC):2008 (2) SCC 667, the Hon'ble Supreme Court that choice the multiplier depends upon the age of the deceased or claimants, whichever is higher. In this case, the claimants are parents of the deceased. At the time of filing the claim Petition, they are aged 60 & 65 and now they may be aged 67 and 72 respectively. Therefore, adopting multiplier 7 for determining the Loss of Income will be reasonable. Therefore, the compensation under the head Loss of Earning payable to the claimants can safely be arrived at (Rs.7000 x 12 x 7) Rs.5,88,000/- by adopting multiplier 7. Accordingly, we enhance the compensation awarded by the Tribunal under the head 'Loss of Income' from Rs.1,68,000/- to Rs.5,88,000/-.we answer the first point for consideration and the claimants are entitled to enhanced compensation, as mentioned above.