(R.L. Khurana, J.): The respondent, hereinafter referred to as the plaintiff, a resident of village Rohla, Pargana Bathri, Tehsil Bhatiyat of District Chamba, on 27.3.1989 while going to her cattle- shed for the purpose of feeding her cows, was attacked by a black bear as a result of which she sustained the following injuries :- (i) Loss of complete eye sight (left eye); (ii) Compound fracture of left mandible; (iii)Fracture of nasal bone; (iv) Fracture of right frontal bone, frontal sinus maxillary sinus with very sever facial disfigurement; (v) Fracture both bones left forearm.

2. Consequent upon such injuries, her permanent disability was assessed at 100% by the medical authorities vide certificate Ex. PW-3/A. Under the scheme formulated by the State Government vide notification dated 25.2.1988 (Copy Ex.DB) a relief of Rs. 5,000/- was granted to the plaintiff.

3. The plaintiff on 9.12.1991 filed a suit, as an indigent person, for the recovery of damages of Rs. 1, 00,000/- on account of personal injuries sustained by her. It was averred that the Divisional Forest Officer, defendant No. 4, under the scheme for the preservation of wild life, had let loose bears and other prot