The High Court dismissed an appeal against an accident claim tribunal award. The court held the tribunal was justified in rejecting income evidence that was omitted by the appellant witness despite being mentioned in his affidavit.
The appeal is dismissed; original award of Rs. 66,279/- stands.
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$~R-490
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Decided on: 15th November, 2017
Through: None.
versus
ROHIT YADAV & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: None.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.K.GAUBA
JUDGMENT (ORAL)
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MAC App. No. 420/2012
no income proof had been adduced. The tribunal also added Rs. 20,000/- under the head of pain & suffering.
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MAC App. No. 420/2012
regard to the nature of injuries suffered, there being no case of permanent disability, the award is found to be just and adequate.
R.K.GAUBA, J.
NOVEMBER 15, 2017 nk
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MAC App. No. 420/2012
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the appellant was entitled to higher compensation based on unproved income documents previously offered in evidence.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
SOM PRAKASH SHARMA
ROHIT YADAV
R.K.GAUBA
As recorded by the court registry
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