The High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The court held that no enhancement was justified on medical grounds despite 16 days of hospitalization.
No additional compensation was granted; the earlier award of Rs. 2,46,695/- was upheld.
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217 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
FAO-5143-2015 (O&M) Date of Decision: 16.09.2024
Rakinder Singh
...... Appellant
Versus
Gurmeet Khurana and others
......... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA
Present : Rajbir Singh, Advocate, for the appellant.
Mr. Ram Avtar, Advocate, for respondent No.3-Insurance Company. *****
DEEPAK GUPTA, J. (ORAL)
Heard learned counsel for the parties.
The appellant/claimant is seeking enhancement of the compensation awarded to him by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sangrur (in short 'the Tribunal'). After adjudication upon the claim petition, the Tribunal had awarded an amount of Rs. 2,46,695/-, along with interest and benefits, as specified in that award.
It is conceded by learned counsel for the appellant/claimant that there was no fracture. However, there were 16 days’ hospitalization of the appellant, but an amount of Rs.75,000/- on account of pain and suffering has already been awarded by the Tribunal. Learned counsel for the appellant could not convince this Court for justifying any enhancement.
Dismissed.
(DEEPAK GUPTA) JUDGE
16.09.2024 adhikari Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No
VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2024.09.18 11:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document
Rakinder Singh
Gurmeet Khurana and others
DEEPAK GUPTA
As recorded by the court registry
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