In Brief
A young motorcycle rider aged 21 was killed in a collision with a negligently-driven bus. The High Court awarded compensation but omitted to add future prospects to the deceased's income when calculating the loss of dependency. The Supreme Court held that future prospects must be included for all deceased persons, whether self-employed or salaried. For someone under 40 years old, an addition of 40% of established income is warranted. The Court enhanced compensation from Rs. 5,01,500 to Rs. 6,74,300, recognizing that individuals naturally seek income growth over time to maintain living standards.
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