JUDGMENT

P. Venkatarama Reddi, J.-Leave granted.

2. In this appeal by Special leave, the only question that is canvassed before us is about the adequacy of compensation awarded by High Court to the appellant - a minor, who was injured in a bus accident on 5.11.1994. The bus belonged to the second respondent and was insured with the 3rd respondent. At the time of the accident the appellant - a student was aged nine years. The Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, Ratlam, awarded a sum of Rs. 25,000/- towards compensation with interest at the rate of 12% p.a. from the date of petition. On appeal, the High Court enhanced the compensation to Rs. 35,000/-. A letters Patent Appeal filed against that order, was summarily dismissed by the impugned order dated 8.7.1999. The amount of compensation awarded by the High Court under different heads is as follows :-

On account of disability suffered by the victim as a result of grievous injury caused to his right hand Rs. 20,000/- (increased by Rs. 5,000/-). For pain and suffering Rs.5,000/- (increased by Rs. 1,500/-).

Travel and stay expenses of the victim and his attendant for going to Baroda for treatment Rs. 5,000/-.

3. It is contended that the compensa