SUNIL GAUR, J.

1. The above captioned two appeals arise out of impugned Award of 17th December, 2012, vide which the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (henceforth referred to as “the Tribunal”) has awarded compensation of Rs. 34,95,700/- to a Chowkidar-Suresh, aged 45 years, who was grievously injured in a vehicular accident which took place on 10th July, 2010. The Tribunal has granted interest @ 9% per annum on Rs. 3,44,100/- while excluding interest on future medical expenses.

2. In the above captioned first appeal, Oriental Insurance Company Limited (henceforth referred to as the “Insurer”) seeks exoneration from paying the compensation awarded by the Tribunal, whereas in the above captioned second appeal, Injured-Suresh (henceforth referred to as the Injured) seeks enhancement in the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal.

3. Since these two appeals arise out of one vehicular accident, therefore, with the consent of learned counsel for the parties, these appeals have been heard together and are being decided by this common judgment.

4. The factual background of