Vinod K. Sharma, J. - The present appeal arises out of award dated 21.12.1998 passed in MACT Case No. 175 of 1996 by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Karnal (for short the Tribunal).

2. Claimant Binu Sidhu, respondent No. 1 herein had filed claim petition under Section 166 read with Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (for short the Act) for grant of compensation to the tune of Rs. 2,55,00,000/- (two crores fifty five lacs) on account of injuries caused to him which resulted in physical disability and permanent handicapness which rendered him unfit for job. It was claimed that on account of accident, he had lost the earning capacity for ever. It was further claimed that on account the said accident, his marriage prospects have completely marred.

3. It was alleged in the claim petition that on July 21, 1996 while the claimant was on his way from Chandigarh to Delhi in Car No. DL-1N-0624. At about 6.30 a.m. when he reached near P.T.C. Gate, HAP Complex, Madhuban, on G.T. Road, a Canter bearing registration No. HR-37-2247 came from the opposite side which was being driven by Soran Dass, respondent No. 2 herein in a rash and negligent manner, struck against