In Brief
This case involves a compensation claim following the death of a self-employed person aged 42 years. The Tribunal calculated monthly income at Rs. 1,46,618/-, while the High Court determined it at Rs. 59,250/-, creating a significant discrepancy. The Supreme Court held that future prospects enhancement of 25% is permissible even for self-employed persons. After considering the conflicting findings, the Court fixed compensation at Rs. 75,00,000/- (Rupees Seventy Five Lakhs), carrying interest at 9% from the application date, with adjustment for amounts already paid.
The lawyer headnote and full judgment text are available to registered users.