IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE J.B.KOSHY & THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE K.HEMA MONDAY, THE 17TH DECEMBER 2007 / 26TH AGRAHAYANA 1929 MFA.No. 986 of 2001(D) ---------------------- OPMV.1035/1993 of MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL, IRINJALAKUDA .................... APPELLANT: ----------------- P.J.VARGHESE, S/O.JOSE, ALAPPAT PALATHINGAL HOUSE, P.O.ARIMBUR, THRISSUR. BY ADV. SRI.DINESH MATHEW J.MURICKEN RESPONDENTS: -------------------- 1. DIRECTOR, MANUELSONS INVESTMENTS & LEASING CO. (P) LTD., M.G.ROAD, THRISSUR. 2. N.I.ANTONY, S/O.LATE INASU, NILAYATTINGAL HOUSE, P.O.ANCHERY, THRISSUR. 3. NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., THRISSUR. 4. JAGJITH SINGH, S/O.JAISINGH, ASHIRWAD, KADAVANTHRA, KOCHI. 5. K.K.LAVAN, S/O.KESAVAN, KOZHUTHUKOOTTIL HOUSE, MOTHOLAPURAM, KOOTHATTUKULAM. BY ADV. SRI.K.K.CHANDRAN PILLAI SRI.A.MOHAMED MUSTAQUE SRI.RAJAN P.KALIYATH THIS MISC. FIRST APPEAL HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 17/12/2007, THE COURT ON 17/12/2007 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: J.B.KOSHY & K.HEMA,JJ. ----------------------------------------- M.F.A.NO.986 OF 20O1 ----------------------------------------- Dated this the 17th day of December, 2007 JUDGMENT Koshy, J. Appellant-petitioner met with a motor accident, by which he suffered the following injuries: “Loss of memory. (2) Multiple lacerated wounds on left leg. (3) Lacerated wound and multiple abrasion on right leg. (4) Swelling right knee and ankle. (5) Comminuted fracture left leg. (6) Comminuted fracture right tibia.” 2. He was travelling in a goods vehicle and he was a salesman. The Tribunal, considering the injuries and considering the medical expenses, awarded compensation of Rs.79,300/- with interest and cost. We are of opinion that just and reasonable amounts were awarded by the Tribunal and no enhancement is necessary. We also note that the Insurance Company also filed appeal and that appeal was also dismissed. This appeal is dismissed. J.B.KOSHY, JUDGE K.HEMA, JUDGE vgs. 2 J.B.KOSHY & K.HEMA, JJ. ------------------------------ M.F.A.NO.986 OF 2001 ------------------------------ JUDGMENT 17.12.2007