SURYA BHAN SINGH Vs. BHEEM SINGH AND ORS.

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE appellant/claimant, Surya Bhan Singh, has filed the present misc. appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against the order dated 14.01.2005 passed by learned Judge, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bhilwara, in M.A.C. Case No. (38) 155/2004 (315/2001) - Surya Bhan Singh v. Bheem Singh & Ors., whereby the learned Tribunal has awarded compensation to the appellant/claimant to the tune of Rs. 4,50,000/ - on account of injuries suffered by the appellant/claimant in an accident, which took place on 09.02.2001 and has prayed for enhancement of the compensation.

(2.) THE relevant findings of the learned Tribunal about injuries etc. are quoted herein below for ready reference: -

(3.) THE name of the respondent No. 1/driver was deleted. On behalf of respondent No. 2/owner and respondent No. 3 - National Insurance Co. Ltd., separate replies to the claim petition was filed while denying the averments made in the claim. The respondent No. 3 - Insurance Company took the plea that the driver of the Mini Truck was not having the valid and effective licence at the time of accident and, therefore, it was not liable to pay any compensation.