( 1 ) THIS is an appeal from the order dt. 25. 10. 75 of Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Delhi, whereby he had awarded to the appellant Rs. 23,885. 00 as compensation to be recovered jointly and severally from the respondents together with costs of the petition as also future interest @ 6% per annum from date of award till the date of realisation of the awarded amount, in case the respondents failed to deposit the awarded amount within two months from the date of the award. The break up of the awarded amount is as follows :- (1) General damages Rs. 20,000. 00 (2) on account of injuries sustained: Rs. 711. 10 P, (3) Transport Rs. 2,275. 00, (4) Nourishment expenses : Rs, 900. 00.

( 2 ) THE accident involving the petitioner took place on 10. 2. 71 at about 9. 15 A. M. on Ring Road near Raj Talkies when the petitioner was coming on a two Wheeler scooter from Sriniwas Puri and going towards his office in R. K. Puram and when he reached near Raj Talkies he was struck against by a speeding truck which came from behind and his left leg was badly crushed. He also sustained other injuries on his person. His left leg was amputated above the knee to save his life. He remained i