1. This is an appeal filed by the appellant-claimant, challenging the judgment and award dated 27.02.2003, passed by the 3rd Additional District Judge, Akola, in M.A.C.P. No. 95/1996, contending that the quantum of compensation granted to her by the said Court was inadequate and that she was entitled to enhanced compensation.

2. The appellant (claimant) in the present case was a minor at the time of incident. She was travelling in a State Road Transport bus being run by the respondent no.1- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). On 11.06.1995, the said bus met with a head on collision with a truck coming from the opposite side. The said accident occurred due to the negligence on the part of respondent no.3- Driver of the said bus. In the accident, nine passengers travelling in the bus died and almost all the passengers, including the appellant, suffered injuries.

3. On the basis of the aforesaid incident, the appellant filed claim petition before the Court below seeking compensation from the respondents as she suffered 20% permanent disability due to the