GURBAX SINGH Vs. BALDEV SINGH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal has been filed by Gurbax Singh-claimant against the judgment of learned Single Judge dated 23.11.2000, claiming higher compensation with respect to the accident in which he had received injuries.

(2.) AS per the facts of the case a tractor-trolley driven by Baldev Singh- respondent met with an accident with a bus belonging to Haryana Roadways being driven by Rupinder Singh on 2.4.1989. Gurbax Singh, appellant who alongwith others happened to be going along on his bicycle was injured in the accident. He, thereupon filed a petition before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal claiming compensation on account of injuries that he had suffered. The Tribunal while disposing of a bunch of claim petitions arising out of the same accident held that as the claimant-Gurbax Singh had suffered a compound fracture and disability to the extent of 5% and a rod too had been fitted in his right hand and its removal also required operation, he was entitled to a sum of Rs. 2,500/- as compensation. This figure has been enhanced to Rs. 10,000/- by the learned Single Judge. Still dis-satisfied, Gurbax Singh has filed the present Letters Patent Appeal.

(3.) APPLYING the principles aforesaid, we enhance the compensation to Rs. 25,000/- under the no fault liability clause.