Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal

“The compensation of Rs 6,77,600 given by the tribunal was also raised to Rs 18,88,606.”

“The family will now get an extra Rs 12,11,006 on top of what they already received.”

“Accordingly, deduction of 50 percent compensation is set aside," the court observed.”

“Learned claims tribunal assessed the monthly income of deceased to be Rs 6,000 however, in the opinion of this court, as per the Chhattisgarh Minimum Wages Notification issued by the office of Labour…”

“The court raised the consortium amount from Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,60,000, added a 40 per cent loading for future prospects on the higher income figure, and removed the 50 per cent deduction entirely.”

“The court then directed the respondent to pay this additional amount within three months, along with 7.5 per cent annual interest calculated from the date the family first filed their compensation cl…”