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2023 Supreme(SC) 624

B. R. GAVAI, VIKRAM NATH
Rahul Ganpatrao Sable – Appellant
Versus
Laxman Maruti Jadhav (Dead) Through Lrs. – Respondent


JUDGMENT :

Vikram Nath, J.

S.L.P.(C) No.26871 of 2019:

Leave granted.

2. This appeal has been preferred by the injured-claimant assailing the correctness of the judgment and order dated 29.03.2019 passed by the High Court in First Appeal No.1162 of 2008 awarding additional compensation of Rs.8,66,787/-, over and above, the compensation of Rs.7,21,895/- awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal vide judgment dated 06.02.2008 in Motor Accident Claims Petition No.59 of 2000.

3. The Tribunal awarded Rs.5 lakhs as overall compensation and in addition, actual medical expenses incurred Rs.2,21,895/- making a total figure of Rs.7,21,895/-. On appeal, the High Court enhanced the overall compensation to Rs.10,71,000/-. It also enhanced the actual medical expenses incurred to Rs.3,42,682/-. Further, it awarded Rs.1 lakh under the head pain and suffering and Rs.75,000/- under the head future medical expenses, thus, making a total of Rs.15,88,682/-.

4. Aggrieved by the same, the present appeal has been preferred for seeking compensation under several heads, where no amount has been awarded by the Tribunal or the High Court and also for enhancement of the amounts awarded by the Tribunal and the H


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