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Date of Decision: 26th September, 2017 MAC APPEAL No. 848/2010
ASHISH SHARMA ..... Appellant
Through: Mr. Bhupesh Narula, Advocate with Mr. Yogesh Narula, Advocate
Through: Mr. Amit Gaur, Advocate for R-3.
JUDGMENT
1. The appellant, then 22 years old, suffered injuries in a motor vehicular accident that occurred on 18.10.2004 due to negligent driving of bus bearing registration No.DL-1PB-1850, admittedly insured against third party risk with the third respondent (insurer). On his accident claim case (Suit No.1227/2007), instituted on 04.04.2007, the tribunal, by its judgment dated 22.07.2010, awarded compensation in the total sum of Rs.5,75,900/- with interest @ eight per cent (8%) per annum, directing the insurer to pay with interest, calculating it thus:- 2017:DHC:5862
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ Sl. Head Amount in │ │ No. (Rs.) │ ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ 1. Pain, shock and suffering 20,000/- │ │ 2. Expenditure on bills 12,500/- │ │ 3. Compensation for disability of 75% 4,28,400/- │ │ 4. Conveyance and special diet 15,000/- │ │ 5. Loss of marriage prospects 50,000/- │ │ 6. Loss of amenities 50,000/- │ │ Total 5,75,900/- │ │ 2. At the hearing of the appeal seeking compensation, it is │ └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
7. The insurer is directed to satisfy the enhanced award by requisite deposit with the tribunal within thirty days, making it available to be released to the claimant.
8. The appeal stands disposed of in above terms. R.K.GAUBA, J. SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 vk