Yerramma & Ors vs G. Krishnamurthy & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation awarded to the appellants under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically referencing the principles established in Sarla Verma & Ors. v. Delhi Transport Corporation & Anr. regarding the calculation of loss of dependency. The Court affirmed the High Court's determination of the deceased's net income and the application of the multiplier method, resulting in a total compensation of Rs. 16,05,474/- after accounting for contributory negligence. The appeal was dismissed, and the compensation was deemed just and reasonable.