2008 INSC 0366
                                    SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                                    Sarasu

                                                      Vs.

                                              Baby P.N. & Ors.

                                           C.A.No.1321 of 2008

                                    (S.B. Sinha and V.S.Sirpurkar,JJ.)

                                                 11.02.2008

                                                   ORDER

[Arising out of SLP(C) No.21635/2006]

1. Leave granted.

2. Having heard the learned counsel for the parties, we are of the opinion that in the present
case, the proper multiplier which should have been applied was 16. The total amount payable
in favour of the appellant, therefore, should have been Rs.48,000/- being 50% of Rs.96,000/-.
Keeping in view the nature of injury suffered by the appellant, we are of the opinion that the
amount of Rs.14,000/- granted under the head "Pain" should be enhanced to Rs.25,000/- The
amount awarded in favour of the appellant shall carry an interest payable at the rate of 9 per
cent per annum. We direct accordingly.

3. The appeal is disposed of with the aforementioned direction.

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