Kala Devi & Ors vs Bhagwan Das Chauhan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding compensation for the death of Roshan Chauhan in a motor accident, where the claimants sought enhancement from the High Court's awarded amount of Rs.6,99,800/-. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to increase the deceased's income by 40% for future potential earnings, applying the multiplier of 18 under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court affirmed the total compensation awarded, including amounts for loss of consortium and love and affection, thereby dismissing the appeal for further enhancement.