JUDGMENT :

This appeal under Section 173(1) of the MOTOR VEHICLES ACT , 1988 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act' for short) has been filed by the claimant seeking enhancement of the amount of compensation, against the judgment dated 22.12.2012 in MVC No.348/2011 passed by the Senior Civil Judge & Member, Additional Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Kundapura (hereinafter referred to as 'the MACT' for short).

2. The appellant/claimant, who sustained injuries in a road traffic accident on 20.01.2011, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the MOTOR VEHICLES ACT , 1988, seeking compensation amount of Rs.61,05,000/-. The Tribunal after considering the entire evidence on record awarded a total compensation of Rs.08,81,400/- with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realization.

3. Being aggrieved with the quantum of compensation, the claimant is before this Court seeking enhancement of compensation.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and respondent No.2 - Insurance Company and perused the records.

5. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that he has sustained nine injuries in the accident, resulting in quadripraesis i.e., weak