BHUPINDER SINGH Vs. MOHAN LAL AND OTHERS

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal has been filed against the Award passed by the Tribunal whereby a sum of Rs. 40,000/- was granted to the appellant for the loss of his right thumb.

(2.) Brief facts are that on 8.9.1997, the injured-appellant was going to the Bank Colony Karnal from Sector 6, Karnal on his cycle and when he was crossing the road in between Sectors 6 and 13 on GT road, the offending truck, being driven by respondent No.1 rashly and negligently, dashed with the cycle, as a result of which the appellant received injuries, and his right thumb had to be amputated. The Tribunal held respondent No.1 responsible for causing the accident. The Tribunal awarded a sum of Rs. 10,000/- towards medical expenses/special diets/misc. expenses, Rs. 15,000/- for pain and suffering, Rs. 10,000/- towards loss of efficiency and a sum of Rs. 5,000/- for loss of income.

(3.) Counsel for the appellant has argued that the Tribunal erred in awarding lesser compensation on all the above heads. The appellant remained admitted in the hospital for 1 month and 13 days and due to grievous injuries, his right thumb had to be amputated.