M. JAGANNADHA RAO, J.

( 1 ) THIS appeal raises questions relating to assessment of non-pecuniary damages in cases such as loss of both eyes and severe head injury resulting in total loss of mental faculties. To-day the appellant is mentally unsound.

( 2 ) THE accident occurred in Kakinada town on 4-4-1979 at about 1. 00 p. m. when the aprellant who was going on a bicycle was knocked down by the jeep belonging to the District Collector s office. The appellant was then aged 25 years. He was married and his wife, two young daughters and a son are dependent on him. Unfortunately, the Tribunal has held that negligence on the part of the jeep driver was not established and dismissed the claim totally. On quantum, it held that even if there should be an award, it should be Rs. 25,000/- for the permanent disability (on the basis of monthly earnings of Rs. 200/-) and Rs. 5,000/- towards medical expenses and for pain, suffering etc. in all, Rs. 30,000/ -. The claimant has preferred this appeal. Both findings are attacked by his learned counsel Sri Raj Reddi, advocate representing Sri T. Bali Reddi while, on the other hand, Miss V. Lakshmi Devi the learned Government Pleader tried to support t

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