JUDGMENT :

Though this appeal is listed for admission, with the consent of learned counsel for both sides, arguments are heard for final disposal.

2. This appeal has been filed by the injured-claimant assailing the judgment and award dated 28.10.2013 passed in MVC No.653/2010 by the XII Additional Small Causes Judge and Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bangalore (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Tribunal’ for the sake of brevity).

3. The present appeal is only on the question of quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal, in other words, for enhancement of compensation. For the sake of convenience, the parties shall be referred to in terms of their status and ranking before the Tribunal.

4. The relevant facts stated in the petition are that on 28.10.2009 at 11.30 a.m., the petitioner was doing the repair work under tipper lorry bearing Reg.No.KA-22-A-3127 in Shri Durga Engineering Works at Kengeri, Bengaluru, at that time, the driver started the vehicle without giving any signal, as a result of which, the jack came in contact with the electric wire and the petitioner g