SC upholds Kerala HC ruling on distinction between “Loss to the Estate” and “Loss of Estate” [Read Judgment]

A subtle but fundamental distinction between “Loss of Estate” and “Loss to the Estate” was discussed in Omana P.K. and others v. Francis Edwin and others (2011 (4) KLT 952). This Judgment was challenged before the Apex Court, which has now dismissed the Appeal.The question raised in this case, was whether a certain sum which the dependants received as compensation for untimely death...