Supreme Court of India
Suba Singh & Anr. v. Davinder Kaur & Anr.
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In the result, the appeal is dismissed, subject to the modification in the rate of interest.
Judgment, page 13
From the headnote
Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 - Suit for damages - Accused persons convicted under the provisions of Penal Code, 1860 for committing murder of 'S' - Suit filed under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 by dependents of 'S' claiming damages for the death of 'S' - Civil Judge awarded compensation of Rs. 3 lakhs with interest@ 12% p.a. - However, first appellate court reduced the compensation to Rs. 2 lakhs with interest @ 12% p.a. - Said order upheld by High Court- On appeal, held: Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 is an Act to provide compensation to the families for loss occasioned by the death of a person
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