In Brief
A worker died in a road accident while driving a company vehicle, leaving behind a wife, child, and aged parents. The High Court had awarded compensation of Rs.5,46,915/-, but assessed the deceased's income at Rs.5,500/- per month. The Supreme Court corrected this to Rs.6,000/- per month, as evidenced in the records. Applying the statutory formula—50% of monthly wages multiplied by the relevant factor (197.06 for age 35)—plus Rs.5,000/- funeral expenses, the Court enhanced the total compensation to Rs.5,96,180/- with 12% annual interest from one month after death, and directed that Rs.1,00,000/- be deposited for the minor daughter's maintenance."
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