VIDYA DHAR SHARMA Vs. BADRI PRASAD

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE Appeal is for enhancement of compensation of Rs.11,99,860/- awarded in favour of the Appellant by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal(the Claims Tribunal) for having suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on 17.08.2010 resulting in the amputation of his right hand above elbow. The Appellant suffered 80% permanent disability in respect of his right upper limb as per the disability certificate Ex.PW 1/2 issued by the Medical Board of Hindu Rao Hospital.

(2.) IN the absence of any Appeal by the driver, owner or the Insurance Company, the finding on negligence has attained finality.

(3.) ON the other hand, the learned counsel for the Respondent Insurance Company urges that the compensation awarded is just and reasonable.