Rojalini Nayak vs Ajit Sahoo

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in deducting 1/3rd towards personal expenses instead of 1/4th for the dependents of the deceased under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court also clarified that the future prospects should be increased by 30% instead of 25% as determined by the High Court. Consequently, the Court recalculated the compensation amount, affirming the total compensation payable to the claimants, including interest, and directed the insurers to pay the balance amount of Rs.2,05,000/- along with interest at 6% per annum.