CHHATTISGARH HIGH COURT
Sanjay K. Agrawal, J
Vijay Soni and Another v. Pardesi Ram and Others
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| 1. compensation arises from significant motorcycle accident injuries. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. tribunal awarded insufficient compensation based on evidence. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. assessment of just compensation necessary. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. appeal modifies award to reflect grievous injury. (Para 20 , 21 , 22 , 23) |
1. This appeal arises out of the award dated 30.9.2003 passed by Third Additional Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Raipur (hereinafter referred to as 'the Tribunal') in Claim Case No. 134 of 1999 whereby in an injury case compensation of Rs. 39,785 had been awarded in favour of the injured - claimant.
2. Facts of the case, in brief, are that on 7.4.1996 when the injured - claimant Vijay Soni was riding his motor cycle, he was dashed by a truck bearing registration No. MP 23 - D 6454 (hereinafter referred to as 'offending vehicle'), as a result of which Vijay Soni sustained a number of injuries. He was immediately taken to the Mission Hospital, Tilda and considering his serious condition, he was referred to higher medical centre in Sector - 9, Bhilai where he remained till 16.5.1996.
3. A claim case was filed by the injured - claimant through his next friend Heera

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