Supreme Court set aside High Court's enhanced compensation of Rs 6.12 million, restoring MACT award of Rs 2.88 million with interest.
The claim arose from a 95‑year‑old's death in a road accident on 27 Mar 2019; his four sons were legal heirs.
Supreme Court noted no evidence the heirs were dependent on the deceased, rejecting the loss‑of‑dependency award.
Appeal allowed; High Court order set aside; pending applications disposed; order dated 24 Apr 2026.