( 1 ) THIS appeal challenges an order dated 29. 1. 1987 passed by learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Delhi by which a petition filed by the appellant under Section 110-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, for grant of compensation was dismissed. The facts relevant for disposal of this appeal, briefly stated, are that according to the appellant on 25. 12. 1977, at about 3. 30 p. m. she along with her two children was travelling on a motor-cycle, which was being driven by her husband. They were proceeding from India Gate side towards C-Hexagon on Shahjahan Road. while her husband was trying to take a turn towards right on Pandara Road crossing, suddenly a speeding DTC bus No. DHP-2243, which was being driven by respondent No. 2, appeared from their left side and hit the rear portion of their motor-cycle, as a result of which they were thrown off.

( 2 ) THE appellant alleged that this accident had taken place on account of negligence of respondent No. 2 and had caused serious injuries on her left knee. She had to undergo treatment at various hospitals including surgery at bangalore, but still she was not in a position to straighten her leg and was walking with the help of cru