FAO No.7372 of 2010(O & M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.7372 of 2010(O & M) Date of Decision:26.04.2011 Bansi Lal ....appellant Versus Suresh Kumar & anr. .....respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAKESH KUAMR GARG 1.Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgement? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? Present: Mr.S.S.Godara, Advocate for the appellant *** RAKESH KUMAR GARG, J.(ORAL): CM No.32450-CII of 2010 After hearing learned counsel for the appellant, delay of 61 days in filing the appeal is condoned. CM disposed of. FAO No.7372 of 2010(O & M) This is claimants' appeal for enhancement of compensation. Vide impugned Award a sum of ` 58,000/- (i.e.` 50,000/- for permanent disability, ` 2500/-on account of charges and ` 5500/- for pain and sufferings) was awarded to the appellant on account of injuries suffered by him in a motor vehicular accident. As per the findings, the appellant has suffered 20% permanent disability on his right forearm and had also suffered 5% temporary disability. The appellant has been granted a sum of ` 50,000/- for his permanent disability which in the absence of any evidence to the FAO No.7372 of 2010(O & M) 2 contrary can be held to be insufficient. Appellant has not led any evidence to show that he was entitled to higher compensation than ` 50,000/- on account of his injuries. Nothing has come on record to explain the nature of injuries suffered by the appellant or the kind of treatment taken by him. Thus, keeping in view the evidence on record, no error can be found in the aforesaid grant of compensation. Dismissed. (RAKESH KUMAR GARG) JUDGE 26.04.2011 neenu