Mr. K. Kannan, J.: (Oral):- The appeal is for enhancement of claim for compensation for injuries suffered by the claimant. The petitioner had sustained severe head injury with the compound Grade-III communited fracture of both bones of the left lower limb with the right calcaneum and right calavide, resulting in loss of memory, disfigurement and impairment in her vision. The Medical Board, which had examined her, had certified the disability to be 77%.

2. The petitioner was pursuing MBA course at the time of motor accident resulting in her injuries causing the disablement and the evidence was that on account of the injury, she could not complete her education and could not secure any employment. She had very serious impairment of her mobility and with her defect in vision and her inability to write, she has become unfit to lead a normal life. She is unable to pursue any career to support herself. The Tribunal has, while assessing compensation, determined an amount of Rs.3,04,000/- as payable to her, that included 1 lakh of rupees towards medical expenses; Rs.50,000/- as pain and suffering, besides other claims allowed to aggregate to the amount referred to above.

3. During