U.P. STATE ROAD TPT CORPN. vs TRILOK CHANDRA .

The Supreme Court addressed the appropriate multiplier for calculating compensation in fatal road accident cases, emphasizing the need for a consistent approach. The Court held that the multiplier should reflect the deceased's age and life expectancy, correcting the Tribunal's error in using a multiplier of 24 instead of 34 years. Consequently, the compensation was adjusted to Rs. 81,600, affirming the High Court's decision on the correct multiplier application under the Motor Vehicles Act.