FAO No.4923 of 2008(O&M) [ 1 ] IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ... FAO No.4923 of 2008(O&M) Decided on : November 09, 2009 Mahipal ... Appellant VERSUS Uddam Singh and others ... Respondents CORAM : HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE A.N.JINDAL Present: Mr.Vishal Taneja, Advocate for Mr.Rahul Vats, Advocate for the Appellant. Mr.N.K.Malhotra, Advocate for Respondent No.3. A.N.JINDAL, J.- Mahipal, claimant – appellant (herein referred as `the claimant') was awarded compensation to the tune of Rs.6,00,000/- on account of the injuries suffered by him in a motor vehicle accident, which took place on 6.8.2006. The respondents have neither challenged the negligence, nor the liability to pay the compensation. However, the claimant has sought enhancement of compensation on the ground that he suffered 81% disability on account of amputation of his right leg, as such he has been completely crippled for rest of his life. No amount was awarded on account of future treatment including replacement of the limb; meagre amount of Rs.5000/- was given on account of special diet and nothing was given to the FAO No.4923 of 2008(O&M) [ 2 ] claimant for the attendant in future as he needs regular assistance of a helper for doing the daily pursuits. The undisputed facts are that the claimant suffered permanent disability to the extent of 81% on account of amputation of right leg. The disability certificate (Ex.PW6/A) has been duly proved on record. The claimant suffered a mental shock as well as physical pain. He had to spend a lot on account of special diet, loss of amenities and enjoyment of future life. He has also spent much on transportation for regularly visiting the Hospital. The artificial limb was fixed, which also needed replacement in future. A meagre amount of Rs.5000/- on account of special diet would be a joke for a person, whose whole life has been ruined. He also needs future help to pull on rest of his life. Though, it is difficult to restore the normal life of the claimant, yet he deserves some enhancement in the compensation for providing him some amount for future treatment, including replacement of limb and special diet. In such circumstances, it would be in the fitness of things, if an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- more is awarded on the aforesaid Heads. Resultantly, the appeal is partly accepted and the claimant is awarded Rs.1 lac, over and above the award amount. Other terms of the award shall remain intact. November 09, 2009 ( A.N.JINDAL ) `gian' JUDGE