Surti Gupta vs United India Insurance Co. & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's award of Rs.6,30,000/- as compensation for the death of the appellant's mother in a road accident, emphasizing the application of the formula from Sarla Verma v. Delhi Transport Corporation [2009(6) SCC 121] for calculating loss of dependency. The Court noted that the deceased's salary was escalated by 30% for future prospects, leading to a monthly dependency figure of Rs.3,652/- and a total loss of dependency of Rs.6,13,536/-, with additional amounts for loss to estate and funeral expenses. The appeal for enhancement of compensation was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.