J.R.MIDHA
SARIKA – Appellant
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NARAIN SINGH – Respondent
J.R. Midha, J.
The appellant has challenged the award of the learned Tribunal whereby compensation of Rs. 2,10,000/- has been awarded to the appellant. The appellant seeks enhancement of the award amount.
2. On 15th December, 1989 at about 10:35 am, the appellant was returning from her school on bicycle after the examination when she was hit by truck bearing No. DEL 3622 on Bal Udyan Marg, Janak Puri. The appellant was about 13 years old at that time and was studying in Class-VII.
3. The appellant's right leg was crushed under the truck. The appellant was initially taken to Chajju Ram Nursing Home which referred her to AIIMS where she underwent six surgeries and her right leg above knee was amputated. The appellant remained hospitalized for about six months and her permanent disability has been assessed to be 100% in relation to her right lower limb as per the disability certificate, Ex.PW1/A.
4. The learned Tribunal has awarded Rs. 20,000/- towards medical expenses, Rs. 10,000/- towards conveyance charges, Rs. 10,000/- towards special diet, Rs. 20,000/- towards pain and ago
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