MAHADEV vs SHIVAPPA

The Supreme Court held that in cases of injury, a deduction of 1/3rd for loss of income is inappropriate, as it is typically applied in death cases. The Court found that the proper multiplier for calculating compensation for a claimant aged 30-35 years is 17, thereby reinstating the Tribunal's award of Rs. 5,10,000/- instead of the High Court's reduced amount of Rs. 3 lakhs. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, directing compensation as per the Tribunal's decision.