In Brief
A widow and family members sought enhanced compensation following the death of the family's breadwinner in a motor accident. The Tribunal and High Court had calculated compensation based on a monthly income of Rs. 27,219, but the deceased's Income Tax Returns showed income of Rs. 37,477 monthly. After two rounds of litigation, the Court suggested lump-sum settlement. The National Insurance Company offered Rs. 9 lakhs in full and final settlement, which the Court directed be paid within eight weeks to the widow and two surviving children, in addition to all other awarded benefits.
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