National Insurance Co. Ltd vs Pranay Sethi on 31 October, 2017
10. Consequently, so far as the loss of estate,
loss of love and affection and funeral expenses are
concerned, following the decision of the
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Constitution Bench in Pranay Sethi (supra) a total
of Rs.70,000/- (Rupees Seventy Thousand) is
awarded. Calculated thus, the total entitlement of
the claimants – appellants would work out to
Rs.8,82,520/- [Rs.4,514/- (monthly loss of
dependency taking into account the future prospects
and after deducting 50%) x 12 x 15 (multiplier) =
8,12,520/- + Rs.70,000 on account of loss of love
and affection, loss of estate and funeral expenses]