Injured claimant challenged the quantum of Rs. 10,000 awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Karnal for simple injuries sustained in an accident. The High Court found no ground to interfere and dismissed the appeal.
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2 The only issue is regarding quantum. While granting compensation to the appellant, Tribunal observed as under :-
“24. After analyzing the evidence brought on record, this Tribunal is of considered opinion that Dayal Sarup had not received any fracture. He had received only three injuries and all were simple in nature. As far as loosing of his memory is concerned, it is absolutely not acceptable. Had he been in that position, the placing of medical record to that effect was very
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easy. It has been said only by him to bring his case under that category to take the compensation on higher side. It is clear from the statement of Dr. Parmod Garg (PW1) that he remained hospitalized in his hospital for six days.
25. Taking into consideration the nature of the injuries, this Tribunal is of considered opinion that an amount of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. Ten thousand) would be just and reasonable to be awarded to the applicant on account of his injuries received in this accident. This amount of Rs. 10,000/- includes medication, pain and suffering, period of hospitalization, special diet, attendant, transportation etc. etc. order accordingly. This issue is determined in favour of the applicant and against the respondents.”
3 Claimant only received simple injuries though remained hospitalized for six days. Tribunal granted him Rs.10,000/- in lump sum for his medication, pain and suffering, period of hospitalization, special diet, attendant and transportation.
4 This Court does not deem it appropriate to interfere in the present appeal and the same is ordered to be dismissed.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the compensation of Rs. 10,000 awarded by the Tribunal for simple injuries with six days hospitalization was adequate.
Dayal Sarup
Respondents
As recorded by the court registry
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