In Brief
Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company challenged compensation awards in motor accident fatality cases involving unmarried deceased persons. The primary dispute concerned whether the multiplier (used to calculate lump-sum compensation) should be based on the deceased's age or the dependents' ages. The Supreme Court held that the deceased's age governs the multiplier calculation, as compensation must reflect the deceased's potential lifetime contribution to dependents. The Court dismissed both the insurance company's appeals, finding their arguments without merit and confirming the claimants had already received reasonable compensation for future prospects.
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