In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh F.A.O. No. 4502 of 2008 Date of decision: August 19, 2009 Habbeban and others .. Appellants Vs. Jaspal Singh and others .. Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.N. Jindal Present: Mr. Ashwani Arora, Advocate for the appellants. A.N. Jindal, J This appeal for enhancement is directed against the award dated 17.1.2008 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ropar, whereby the appellants-claimants have been awarded a sum of Rs.3,67,000/- as compensation along with interest @ 6% per annum. Master Rafiq was adult son and could not be said to be dependent upon the deceased, therefore, the deduction of 1/3rd was rightly made by the Tribunal at the time of assessing the compensation. Since the deceased was 40 years old, at the time of death, therefore, the Tribunal has rightly applied the multiplier of 15 in this case. No grounds for enhancement. Dismissed. August 19, 2009 (A.N. Jindal) deepak Judge