Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd vs Deo Patodi & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appropriate multiplier and multiplicand in a motor vehicle accident compensation case under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to calculate the loss of dependency at 2/3rd of the deceased's estimated income of Rs.18,000 per month, applying a multiplier of 13, resulting in a total compensation of Rs.18,72,000 for loss of dependency and Rs.1,25,000 for medical expenses. The Court emphasized the need for a fair assessment of dependency despite the deceased's bachelor status and future educational plans.