THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE P. SWAROOP REDDY C.M.A.No.1980 OF 2002 JUDGMENT: This civil miscellaneous appeal is filed by the petitioner- claimant against the order and decree, dated 07.03.1995 passed by the Chairman, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal – cum - Additional District Judge, Adilabad, in O.P.No.306/1993. 2. Heard. 3. The facts are as follows: According to the petitioner-claimant, on 11.06.1993, while he was going on moped along with his uncle near the Government Hospital, Adilabad, a lorry bearing No.AP-36/T-1499 came from backside in a rash and negligent manner and hit the moped, as a result, the petitioner fell down and sustained injuries. Immediately he was admitted in Government Hospital, Adilabalad, where he took treatment for two days as inpatient and after discharge also he took treatment in private hospital, and claimed compensation of Rs.75,000/-. The petitioner is studying X Class as on the date of accident. 4. First and second respondents remained exparte. The third respondent filed usual counter denying the petition averments and on the basis of the pleadings, the following issues were framed: 1. Whether the accident occurred on 11.06.1993 in front of Government Hospital, Adilabad due to rash and negligent driving of vehicle bearing No.AP.36/T-1499 by its driver? 2. Whether the claim of the petitioner is excessive and exorbitant? 3. To what relief? On behalf of the petitioner, P.W.1 was examined and Exs.A- 1 to A-9 were marked. On behalf of the respondents, No oral or documentary evidence was adduced. After considering the material on record, the Court below granted compensation of Rs.5000/-. Aggrieved by the quantum of compensation, the claimant preferred this appeal. 5. Heard the learned counsel for the appellant. The record reveals that the petitioner has suffered two simple injuries, that too, laceration on the leg and scratches on the toes. That being the case, it is not at all a case for enhancing the compensation. Therefore, the appeal fails and is accordingly dismissed. No order as to costs. ______________________ P. SWAROOP REDDY, J. 23rd September 2010, Rns