Sarla Verma & Ors vs Delhi Transport Corp.& Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding the calculation of compensation for loss of dependency following the untimely death of the deceased. The Court held that the High Court erred in not considering future prospects of income, as evidenced by documents showing significant pay revisions. It established that the monthly income should be calculated as Rs.18,341, with only one-eighth deducted for personal expenses, leading to a revised compensation amount. The Court ultimately increased the compensation awarded to the claimants, emphasizing the need to account for future earnings in dependency calculations.