LAWS(P&H)-2006-7-458

AMARJIT KAUR Vs. HIMMAT SINGH

Decided On July 12, 2006
AMARJIT KAUR Appellant
V/S
HIMMAT SINGH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Claimants are legal representatives of Gurdev Singh, in whose favour an award for compensation to the tune of Rs. 3,52,000/- with costs and interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of filing of petition till the date of payment thereof, had been passed by the learned Motor Accident claims, Tribunal, Ambala (hereinafter referred to as the Tribunal). The amount was payable jointly and severally by the respondent Nos. 1 and 2. Feeling dissatisfied with the adequacy of the compensation awarded, claimants have filed the present F.A.O. for enhancement. No cross-objection or cross appeal has been filed on behalf of the respondents.

(2.) I have heard Mr. Jagdish Machanada, learned Counsel for the appellant and Mr. J.S. Pannu, learned Assistant Advocate General, Haryana on behalf of respondent No. 2-State. None appeared on behalf of the respondent No. 1driver.

(3.) Mr. Jagdish Manchanda, learned Counsel for the appellants argued that the claim awarded by the Tribunal warrants enhancement on the following counts: