Surekha vs Neelakanth

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 4(4). The Court clarified that the calculation of compensation must be based on 50% of the deceased's monthly wages multiplied by the relevant factor, which was correctly applied by the High Court. The final compensation awarded was Rs. 5,46,915/- with interest at 12% per annum, affirming the High Court's assessment of the deceased's income at Rs. 5,500/- per month.