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Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. Leave granted.

3. The appellant-claimant has moved to this Court seeking enhancement of the compensation of Rs.17,45,068/- (Rupees Seventeen Lakhs Forty Five Thousand Sixty Eight) along with interest @8% per annum as awarded by the High Court vide impugned order dated

17.08.2023 in S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No.1595 of 2017.

4. In the year 2010, when the appellant met with an accident, he was aged 25 years. The accident left him in a condition where he is Signattureo Nott Vearifiledly paraplegic being bedridden and dependent on others for even Digitally signed by SAPNA BISHT Date: 2026.01.08 Reason:

5. The said fact is admitted and not disputed by learned counsel for respondent no.2-Insurance Company.

6. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that the appellant would be needing support for his entire life which, as of now, on a reasonable estimation, would be another 40-50 years.

7. Learned counsel for respondent no.2-Insurance Company submits that the Court may enhance the quantum, taking into consideration the case of Kajal v Jagdish Chand and Others