Jyoti Kaul And Ors. vs State Of M.P. And Anr.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the multiplier from 15 to 10 in computing compensation for the death of Mr. Anar Kishan Kaul, an Executive Engineer, due to a road accident. The Court reaffirmed that the multiplier method is well-settled and should be applied based on various factors, including the deceased's age and life expectancy. The Court restored the multiplier of 15 as determined by the Tribunal, emphasizing that the High Court's reduction lacked sound reasoning.