Padma Devi Etc. vs The U.P. State Road Transport ... on 29 January, 1988
7. Rs. 10,000/- has been awarded to the respondents by way of compensation for the miseries. It is contended that no compensation under this head was admissible. This contention appears to be correct in view of the principles laid down in the case of Padma Devi v. U.P. State Road Transport Corporation 1988 ACJ 667 (Allahabad) and in the case of N. Sivammal v. Managing Director, Pandian Roadways Corporation 1985 ACJ 75 (SC). According to these cases no compensation can be awarded for agony suffered by the dependants.