JUDGMENT

The order of this Court shall dispose of an appeal preferred by the Insurance Company questioning the quantum of compensation awarded in O.P.(MV) No.843 of 2018 on the files of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Vatakara and the cross objection preferred by the claimant for enhancement of the compensation.

2. The facts in brief are as follows:-

The claimant while riding a motorcycle bearing registration No.KL 22 B 3523 from Mangalore to Kasaragod met with an accident on 31.12.2015 near Posottu in Hosabiettu Village at 5.30 a.m. A lorry bearing Registration No.KA 21 A 6310 came from the opposite direction in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against the motorcycle. Immediately, the claimant was taken to Indiana Hospital, Mangalore and on the same day he was taken to Co-operative Hospital, Kozhikode. He was discharged on 15.1.2016 and even after discharge he continued on treatment. He was again admitted on 25.2.2016 and discharged on 29.2.2016. The respondent/claimant contended that he is a computer professional and an Engineering student and was earning an income of Rs.20,000/- at the time of accident. The Insurance company/appellant entered appearance and filed a written s