RANJANA PRAKASH vs THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in deducting 30% from the deceased's annual income for income tax without considering the claimants' argument for a 30% increase for future prospects. The Court emphasized that in cases where compensation is being reduced, claimants can defend the compensation amount by highlighting other errors in the Tribunal's award. The Court restored the original compensation amount awarded by the Tribunal, rejecting the High Court's reduction to Rs.16,89,055/- and maintaining the compensation at Rs.24,12,936/- with interest at 9% per annum.