In Brief
A 29-year-old assistant teacher employed on a temporary basis in a private school was killed in a motor accident. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs. 61.55 lakh based on a multiplier of 17, but the High Court reduced this to Rs. 26.45 lakh using a multiplier of 7. The Supreme Court reversed the High Court, holding that a multiplier of 17 is correct for a 29-year-old deceased. The Court restored compensation at approximately Rs. 61.90 lakh, applying an addition of 50 per cent for future prospects (as the deceased would have been promoted to permanent status) and deducting 50 per cent for personal expenses, in accordance with established principles for motor accident compensation.
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