ASHA RANI DHINGRA Vs. SANJIV VERMA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE appellant has challenged the award of the learned Tribunal whereby compensation of Rs. 62,085/- has been awarded to the appellant. The appellant seeks enhancement of the award amount.

(2.) THE accident dated 28th June, 1998 resulted in grievous injuries to the appellant. The appellant suffered fracture of four ribs in respect of which the learned Tribunal awarded Rs. 62,085/- to the appellant. Rs. 15,000/- has been awarded towards grievous injuries, Rs. 15,000/- towards medical expenses, rs. 15,000/- towards pain and suffering, Rs. 5,000/- MAC. APP. No. 451/2004 Page 1 of 2 towards special diet, Rs. 5,000/- towards conveyance charges and Rs. 7,083/-towards loss of income.

(3.) CONSIDERING the facts and circumstances of this case, especially fracture of four ribs, the compensation towards pain and suffering is enhanced from rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 27,915/ -.