In Brief
Four daughters of deceased partners in a milling firm claimed compensation for loss of future income following their parents' death in a vehicle accident. The Tribunal awarded Rs 58.24 lakhs for the father and Rs 93.61 lakhs for the mother. The High Court reduced these amounts substantially. The Supreme Court held that merely transferring business ownership to dependents does not ensure unchanged business benefits, especially when dependents lack the deceased's experience and expertise. The Court restored the Tribunal's Award, recognizing that loss due to the absence of experienced management must be factored into compensation under the welfare-oriented Motor Vehicles Act.
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