JUDGMENT :

Rajesh Bindal, J.

1. Aggrieved against the order passed by the Delhi High Court in MAC.APP.461/2016 dated August 25, 2017, the appellant has filed the present appeal before this court.

2. The appellant met with an accident on 24.11.2013 with Tempo bearing registration number UP 79T 1948. As a result of which he suffered injuries. He remained hospitalised from 24.11.2013 to 05.01.2014, for a period of around one month and ten days. Thereafter he remained under follow-up treatment for about a year. He suffered 85% disability in relation to his right lower limb as the same had to be amputated. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, South District, Saket New Delhi, (for short ‘the Tribunal’) vide its award dated 18.4.2016, awarded a compensation of Rs.34,29,800/-. As the vehicle was insured, the liability was put on the insurance company. The Tribunal while assessing the compensation had awarded a sum of Rs.1,50,000/- on account of pain and suffering, Rs.95,000/- on account of diet, conveyance and attendant charges. In addition, a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- was awarded on account of loss of amenities. The appellant was working as gunman with M/s Bharat Hotels Ltd. and was having a desig