40% Future Prospects Mandatory for Fixed-Salary Victim Below 40, Love and Affection Within Consortium: Supreme Court in V. Pathmavathi v. Bharthi AXA [2026 INSC 131]
Supreme Court enhances motor accident compensation for a 37-year-old driver's family to Rs. 20,80,000, holding a 40% future prospects addition mandatory for fixed-salary victims below 40. Loss of love and affection is not a separate head but falls within consortium.