In Brief
A 23-year-old unmarried man died in a motor accident. His parents (aged 40-45) sought compensation for loss of dependency. The High Court applied multiplier 14 based on the parents' age. The Supreme Court clarified that the multiplier for loss of dependency must be determined by reference to the deceased's age, not the dependents' age. Since the deceased was 23, multiplier 18 was applicable. The Court increased compensation from Rs. 5,29,200 to Rs. 6,80,400 and raised interest from 6% to 9% per annum, allowing the appeal.
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