LAWS(KAR)-2011-12-430

ONKARI S/O. MR. ONKARAPPA Vs. MR, FIROZ KHAN S/O. MR. GHOUSE KHAN, OWNER LORRY KA 16/A 5719 HOLELKERE ROAD, CHITRADURGA - 577524 AND RELIANCE GANERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD., 1ST FLOOR, MAGANOOR BASSAPPA COMMERCIAL COMPLEX B.D. ROAD, CHITRADURGA-

Decided On December 07, 2011
Onkari S/O. Mr. Onkarappa Appellant
V/S
Mr, Firoz Khan S/O. Mr. Ghouse Khan, Owner Lorry Ka 16/A 5719 Holelkere Road, Chitradurga - 577524 And Reliance Ganeral Insurance Company Ltd., 1St Floor, Maganoor Bassappa Commercial Complex B.D. Road, Chitradurga - Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is by the claiment seeking enhancement of compensation as agelnet the judgment and award dated 4.12.2010 in MVC No. 481/2009 on the file of the Senior Civil Judge and CJM, Addl MACT, Chitradurga,

(2.) THE claimant has sustained grievous injuries In the road traffic accident that occurred on 12.09.2008 wear Bommenchelly due to the negligence of the driver of the Larry bearing No. KA -16 A 5719. The claimant sustained fracture to neck of the right femur and abrasion ever right feet and ether parts of the body. The Tribunal, on consideration of material on record, has awarded compensation of Rs. 1,48,000/ - with Interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till the date of deposit Dissatisfied with the award, the claimant is in appeal seeking enhancement of compensation.

(3.) THE claimant was aged about 21 years at the time of accident and ha was working as a mason. The claimant would be awarded another sum of Rs. 15,000/ - towards Loss of amenities and enjoyment in life' and Rs. 15,000/ - towards Medical Expenses' Thus, the claimant is entitled to a sum of Rs. 30,000/ - over and above the compensation awarded by the Tribunal. Out of which Rs. 15,000/ - shall carry interest at 6% p.a.