JUDGMENT

Navin Chawla, J. (Oral)--This appeal has been filed challenging the Award dated 04.07.2016 passed by the learned Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-01, Dwarka Courts, New Delhi (hereinafter referred to as the `Tribunal'), in MACP No. 575/515/14 titled Lalit Kumar Sharma vs. Narender & Anr., awarding a compensation of Rs.12,69,620/- along with interest at the rate of 10% per annum with effect from 14.11.2006 till realization thereof, in favour of the claimant/respondent no.1 herein.

2. Before the learned Tribunal, it was the case of the respondent no.1 that on 26.06.2006, while he was going for his duty on a bike bearing no. DL-9SK-3115, he was hit by a car bearing no. UAN 4919 which was being driven by the appellant herein in a rash and negligent manner, as a result of which he sustained grievous injuries and was rushed to the hospital.

3. PW-2 Dr. P.K. Mangla, Chest Physician, Indian Spinal Injury Centre, Sec. C1 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, deposed before the learned Tribunal that on 26.06.2006, the respondent no.1 herein was brought by the police to the hospital and was found having chest injuries from both sides and blood and air were oozing out from his lungs and he was havi