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As per case facts, Chinta Bala Das died in a motor vehicle accident, leading her sons and daughters to file a claim petition. The Tribunal awarded compensation, which was challenged
...by both the Insurance Company and the claimants. The Insurance Company appealed, arguing the driver was drunk, had a fake license, and the awarded interest and consortium amounts were excessive. The claimants cross-objected, seeking higher compensation, particularly for monthly income. The question arose regarding the validity of the driving license, appropriate interest rate, and the quantum for loss of consortium and monthly income. Finally, the High Court affirmed the Tribunal's findings on the driving license validity, the monthly income, and the consortium amount, noting parental and filial consortium for the 8 claimants was correctly applied. However, the High Court modified the interest rate from 9 percent to 7.5 percent per annum, dismissing the cross-objection for enhancement and partly modifying the Insurance Company's appeal.
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