The High Court noted that in various cases, the multiplier method was used where accidents have resulted in deaths. However, the Court has now opined that the multiplier can be applied to serious injuries as well.
Justice Jayachandran further noted that the Supreme Court itself has frowned upon the use of the split multiplier method by courts and tribunals.
Therefore, the High Court concluded that the MACT was wrong in applying the split multiplier method in this case.
Rather, Justice Jayachandran opined that a standard multiplier of “14” has to be used to calculate compensation, instead of using a multiplier of “9” for the pre-retirement period and “5” for the post-retirement period.
Source: Barandbench
