MANGILAL Vs. CHAIRMAN R S R T C

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal has been directed against the judgment of learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Banswara dated 4.2.1991 by which the claim petition of the appellant was dismissed.

(2.) THE claim petition related to an accident which occurred on 3.11.1987 at about 3.00 p.m. The appellant was going in a private bus No. RJY -3347 as passenger from Banswara to Mahi Dam. When the bus reached on crossing and turned towards Mahi Dam road, another bus belonging to RSRTC bearing No. RSG -7201 driven by Rajendra, respondent, carelessly and with a high speed came from the side of Ghatol and collided with the bus in which the appellant was travelling. The appellant was sitting on the side seat of the bus which was just opposite to the bonut on front side of the bus. The appellant suffered injuries. A report was lodged with police and during investigation he was examined medically. He suffered injuries which are mentioned in Ex. 2. There was a fracture on his left arm. The appellant -claimant claimed a sum of Rs. 42,000/ - as compensation.

(3.) I have heard the learned Counsels for the parties at length.