FAO No.120 of 1999 -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.120 of 1999 DATE OF DECISION: February 21, 2011 SUKHCHAIN SINGH ...APPELLANT VERSUS SUKHVINDER SINGH AND ANOTHER ...RESPONDENTS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KANNAN. 1. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgement? Yes/No 2. To be referred to the reporters or not? Yes/No 3. Whether the judgement should be reported in the digest? Yes/No ---- PRESENT: NONE FOR THE APPELLANT. NONE FOR RESPONDENT NO.1. MR. R.C. KAPOOR, ADVOCATE FOR RESPONDENT NO.2. K.KANNAN, J.(ORAL) 1. The appeal is for enhancement of claim of compensation for the injuries suffered by a senior citizen aged 75 years. He had fracture of condylar region and lateral displacement of the left knee joint. He was hospitalized from 18.12.1996 to 15.2.1997 and the Doctor who had treated him assessed the functional disability to 60%. The Tribunal awarded 75,000/- as compensation tablulated under the four heads detailed below:- 1. Pain & Suffering `30,000/- 2. Medicines `15,000/- 3. Special Diet `5,000/- 4. Permanent Disability `25,000/- `75,000/- 2. The Tribunal had the benefit of medical bills to the tune of `13449/- and based on the fact that he was hospitalized for nearly 2 months FAO No.120 of 1999 -2- awarded `5000/- towards special diet. I would understand this to include the attendant charges as well. For the two fractures and the hospitalization resulting in immense pain, the Tribunal had awarded `30,000/- which again in my view is appropriate. The provision for loss of amenities by `25,000/- for the rest of his life which was over and above the pain and suffering was also substantial and adequate. I will find no reason for interference for anyone of the heads of claim. 3. There is no representation, at the time when the case was called, for the appellant. I have proceeded to examine the case on merits with the assistance of the counsel for the insurance company and the records which are available in the Court's file. 4. The award is confirmed and the appeal is dismissed. February 21, 2011 (K.KANNAN) Gulati JUDGE