THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.R.L.NAGESWARA RAO M.A.C.M.A. No.2482 of 2011 JUDGMENT:- The appeal is filed by the claimant questioning the quantum of compensation granted by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum- District Judge, Nizamabad in O.P.No.1175 of 1998. The claim was made for a sum of Rs.1,80,000/- for the injuries received by the petitioner/appellant in a motor accident on 10-11-1998. The petitioner was said to be travelling in a Jeep bearing No.MH-26/C-913 and the driver of the jeep drove the same in a rash and negligent manner, as a result of which, the vehicle turned turtle and petitioner received multiple injuries and was treated in the hospital. The first respondent is the owner of the vehicle and second respondent is the Insurance Company. The Insurance Company contended that the petitioner is put to strict proof of rashness and negligence attributed to the driver and the nature of the injuries and the liability is also disputed. After considering the evidence on record, the lower Tribunal found that the incident was due to the fault of the driver of the jeep on which the petitioner was travelling. The Insurance Company has not challenged the award. Now the point that arises for consideration is:- Whether the amount of compensation granted by the lower Tribunal is just and reasonable? POINT:- There is no dispute about the nature of the incident. The evidence of Doctor shows that the petitioner has got four injuries and there is said to be a fracture of scapula and dislocation of shoulder joint. Therefore, the above thing clearly goes to show that there are two grievous injuries, but, however the lower Tribunal has granted only a sum of Rs.10,000/- towards pain and suffering. Therefore, taking into consideration the nature of the injuries, I feel ends of justice would meet if a sum of Rs.20,000/- is granted towards pain and suffering for the injuries received by the petitioner. Thus, the total compensation to which the petitioner will be entitled to Rs.60,000/- in stead of Rs.50,000/- as granted by the lower Tribunal. Accordingly, the appeal is partly allowed. The appellant/petitioner is entitled for a sum of Rs.60,000/- towards total compensation in stead of Rs.50,000/- as granted by the lower Tribunal. _______________________ N.R.L. NĀGESWARA RĀO,J 28-10-2011 TSNR