2008 Supreme(Raj) 1310
R.S.CHAUHAN
Mali Ram – Appellant
Versus
Ganga Ram – Respondent
Advocates:
For the Appellant:Sandeep Mathur, Advocate.
For the Respondents:R.S. Bhati, Advocate.
JUDGMENT
1. - Having lost his right leg in an accident, having been granted a compensation of Rs. 3 lacs, the appellant is still aggrieved with the compensation amount. Hence, this appeal for enhancement.
2. The brief facts of the case are that on 28.04.1998, in the evening, at about -7.15 PM while the appellant was returning back home, a mini truck, bearing registration No. RJ-14-G-8933, being driven in rash and negligent manner, hit the appellant. Consequently, the appellant's right leg had to be amputated from above the knee. Since, the appellant had suffered gravely, he filed a claim petition against the driver, the owner and the Insurance Company. In order to prove his case, the appellant examined himself and one Mr. Kanhiyalal and produced fifty-two documents. After going through the oral and documentary evidence, the learned Tribunal granted a compensation of Rs. 3 lacs and also directed that in case the said amount is not paid to the appellant within a period of forty-five days, then he shall be entitled to the interest @12% per annum. Since, the appellant is aggrieved by the said award, he has filed this appeal.
3. Mr. Sandeep Mathur, learned counsel for the appellant, has r
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