In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh F.A.O. No. 5168 of 2008 Date of decision: August 04, 2009 Kuldeep Singh .. Appellant Vs. Satish Kumar and others .. Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.N. Jindal Present: Mr. Parminder Singh, Advocate for the appellant. Mr. M. B. Jain, Advocate for the Insurance Company. A.N. Jindal, J This appeal is directed against the award 30.7.2008 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Karnal, whereby a sum of Rs.1,17,667/-, was awarded in favour of the claimant/injured/appellant (herein referred as 'the claimant') on account of 15% permanent disability suffered by him during the vehicular accident. The respondents have neither challenged the negligence nor the liability. On the other hand, learned counsel for the appellant has claimed enhancement of the compensation. In order to prove the injuries, the appellant examined Dr. Vinod Kumar, Orthopedic Surgeon, General Hospital, Karnal (PW-1) who deposed that on 3.10.2007, he along with Dr. Babu Ram and Dr. G.S. Narwal, examined the appellant and found that he was operated upon for the injuries. It was a case of fracture of left femur with partial restriction of movement of the left knee along with fracture calcaneum right side with difficulty in walking. He has further stated that disability suffered by him is to the extent of 15% of the left knee and 7.5% disability qua the whole body. From the award it appears that nothing was awarded on account of transportation, future treatment and attendant. The appellant remained hospitalized for three times and he had to undergo many operations. Besides spending huge sum on the treatment, attendant, transportation, special diet, he also needs more money for his future treatment. F.A.O. No. 5168 of 2008 -2- *** As such, keeping in view the conspectus of the evidence and the circumstances of the case, some amount of compensation needs to be enhanced in this case. Resultantly, the appeal is partly allowed and it is ordered that the appellant would be entitled to receive a sum of Rs.30,000/- over and above the award amount along with interest at the same rate as awarded by the Tribunal. August 04, 2009 (A.N. Jindal) deepak Judge