JAYAKODI vs BRANCH MANAGER, N.I.C.LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the loss of dependency from Rs.3,84,000/- to Rs.2,16,000/- in a motor accident claim case. The Court reinstated the Tribunal's assessment, emphasizing that the deceased's age, family background, and earning potential justified the original amount. However, the Court ruled that no compensation could be awarded for shock and mental agony suffered by the parents, referencing N. Sivammal vs. The Managing Director, Pandian Roadways Corporation (AIR 1985 SC 106). The total compensation was adjusted accordingly.