HIGH COURT OF KERALA
Ziyad Rahman A. A, J
JIJU FRANCIS – Appellant
Versus
THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. – Respondent
ORDER
This is an appeal filed by the petitioner seeking enhancement of compensation. The claim petition namely O.P.(MV).No.1122 of 2011 was filed by the petitioner before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Irinjalakkuda seeking compensation for the injuries sustained to him in a motor accident occurred on 11.07.2011. According to the claimant, the accident occurred, when the motor cycle on which the petitioner was pillion riding, skidded off and he was thrown off on the road. On account of the accident he sustained very serious injuries leading to permanent disablement. According to the petitioner he was working as a welder at the relevant time with a monthly income of Rs.10,000/-. The total amount of compensation claimed by him was Rs.24,21,000/-, but limited to Rs.15,00,000/-.
2. The Insurance Company alone contested the case. They filed written statement admitting the coverage of policy, but disputed the liability on various grounds. The quantum of compensation was also seriously disputed by them. Evidence in this case consists of Ext.A1 to A10 from the side of appellant. The disability certificate issued by the Medical Board was marked as Ext.X1. No evidence was adduced from t
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