Sarla Verma & Ors vs Delhi Transport Corp.& Anr on 15 April, 2009
22. At the time of accident, the deceased was aged 50 years and
the same was proved through Ex.P2-death certificate. By relying upon
the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Sarla Verma and others
v. Delhi Transport Corporation and another, reported in 2009 ACJ
1298, the Tribunal has given 15% addition towards future prospects.
Since the deceased was aged 50 years and was working in a company
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as Kalasi, if he alive, he would have earned more. Therefore, 15%
addition given by the Tribunal towards future prospects is reasonable.
Since the dependents are 4 in numbers, the Tribunal has rightly
deducted one-fourth towards personal and living expenses of the
deceased and has taken Rs.3,881/- as monthly contribution to the
family. Adopting multiplier “13”, the Tribunal calculated the loss of
dependency at Rs.6,05,436/- and the same is confirmed.