BARKAT HUSSAIN Vs. RAMESHWAR LAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is directed against the judgment and award dt. 31. 8. 1995 passed by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bhilwara (hereinafter referred to as `the Tribunal'), whereby the Tribunal has awarded a sum of Rs. 56,800/- as compensation in favour of the appellant and against the respondents.

(2.) BRIEF facts necessary for disposal of this appeal are that on 6. 7. 1992, the appellant was travelling in bus No. RRM 3419 at 8. 15 pm. The said bus collided with another bus No. RSM 9071. Due to this accident, the appellant sustained injuries on his person. He filed a claim petition before the Tribunal against the drivers, owners and the insurer of both the buses involved in the accident. The Tribunal reached to the conclusion that the said accident was due to rash and negligent driving of both the buses by their respective drivers and accordingly, passed an award as noticed above in favour of the appellant and against the respondents. Dis-satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal, the appellant has filed this appeal seeking enhancement.

(3.) NO other paint was raised.