JUDGMENT :

SHIVASHANKAR AMARANNAVAR, J.

1. This appeal is filed by the appellant - claimant seeking enhancement of compensation as awarded in the judgment and award dated 18.02.2021 passed in MVC.No.296/2017 by the Addl. Senior Civil Judge and MACT, at Bidar (for short ‘Tribunal’).

2. The facts leading to filing of claim petition are as under:-

That on 08.01.2017 at about 04.30 p.m. the appellant – claimant along with his friend were proceeding on a motorcycle bearing Reg.No.KA-38-L-4052 from Naubad to Bidar on the proper side in normal speed, at that time, the motorcycle bearing Reg.No.KA-38-L-9150 came from backside in a high speed and rash and negligent manner and dashed to the vehicle of the appellant – claimant from hind side. Due to which the appellant – claimant has sustained grievous injuries. The appellant - claimant taken treatment and filed the claim petition. The Tribunal assessed compensation and passed the impugned award. The claimant has filed the present appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation.

3. Heard learned counsel for the appellant-claimant and learned counsel for respondent No.2-insurance company.

4. Learned counsel for the appellant - claimant would contend