ORDER

1. Leave granted.

2. In a motor accident which occurred on 6-1-1977, the appellant Shashendra Lahri suffered multiple injuries which required his treatment as an indoor patient in a hospital at Bhopal and then in a Bombay hospital for a considerable period. The injuries caused several fractures and bone grafting was required to be done in Bombay. The appellant suffered permanent disability of shortening of his right leg by three inches. He was then a student of B. Com. aged about 17 years. It is common ground that the appellant thereafter continued his education and has a good academic career. The Tribunal awarded the sum of Rs 33,000 only with interest at the rate of 6% per annum towards the claim of more than Rs 6 lakhs by the appellant. The High Court has enhanced that amount to the total of Rs 58,000 with interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the date of the claim, until a payment. This further appeal by the claimant is for enhancement of that amount.

3. The narration of facts as above is sufficient to indicate that the total award of Rs 58,000 inclusive of the expenses, is too inadequate for the permanent disability suffered by the claimant. In the special leave pet