Bhogireddi Varalakshmi & Ors vs Mani Muthupandi And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the multiplier for calculating compensation in fatal accident cases should be set at '11' as per the principles established in Sarla Verma v. Delhi Transport Corporation, overruling the lower court's decision to use '8'. The Court also awarded Rs.1,00,000 for loss of consortium to the widow and Rs.1,00,000 for loss of love, care, and guidance to the children, emphasizing that emotional loss is independent of the deceased's expected lifespan. The Court noted that a reference regarding future prospects for individuals over 50 years is pending before a larger bench, but interim compensation was granted based on established principles.