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2026 DAILYLAW 11845 (PNJ)

BABU LAL & ORS v. RAMESH KUMAR AND OTHERS

FAO/962/2001 · 2026-01-29

Parmod Goyal

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-1- RAVINDER DHANIA 2026.01.31 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -2- RAVINDER DHANIA 2026.01.31 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -3- It is further the contention of the learned counsel for the appellants that the amounts awarded under the conventional heads as well as under the head ‘loss of consortium’ are not in accordance with the law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. . Keeping in view the age of the deceased as 20 years an addition of 40% towards future prospects ought to have been taken. Since, the deceased is survived by 2 dependants and there- fore, the learned Tribunal ought to have taken 1/3rd deduction towards personal RAVINDER DHANIA 2026.01.31 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -4- expenses. Further, the claimants-appellants would be entitled to Rs. 15,000/- each to father and son of deceased under the head loss of parental consortium and filial consortium, Rs. 7,500/- for funeral expenses and Rs. 7,500/- for loss of estate. RAVINDER DHANIA 2026.01.31 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document -5- RAVINDER DHANIA 2026.01.31 14:18 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document