Salary & Farming Income Recognised: SC Enhances Death Compensation to Rs. 20.55 Lakhs

Rani @ Raj Kumari And Others Vs Kamlakat Gupta And Others (Supreme Court of India) Salary + Farming Income Recognised: Supreme Court Corrects HC’s “Undervalued Income” Assessment- SC Quadruples Consortium: 40,000 to Each of 7 Claimants — Compensation Jumps to 20.55 Lakhs Supreme Court examined enhancement of compensation for death of 33-year-old Sobran Singh in a motor accident. Tribunal had awarded Rs.7,28,500 while High Court enhanced it to Rs.9,20,500 applying 40% future prospects but reduced multiplier from 17 to 15. SC noted that salary certificate & Khatauni documents issued ...