Malla Prakasarao vs Malla Janaki And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to apply a multiplier of 14 in calculating compensation for the dependents of a deceased motor accident victim, rejecting the appellants' claim for a multiplier of 16. The Court found no merit in the appeal as the appellants had not presented any evidence before the Tribunal, and the compensation awarded was deemed appropriate given the circumstances. The appeals were dismissed with no order as to costs, affirming the High Court's enhancement of compensation from Rs. 2,03,850 to Rs. 3,78,000.