IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH FAO No.943 of 1990 (O&M) Date of decision:17.01.2011 Des Raj ....Appellant versus Harbans Singh and others ..Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K. KANNAN ---- Present: Mr. Gurjeet Singh Bawa, Advocate, for the appellant. None for respondents 1 and 2. Mr. Vivek Singal, Advocate, for respondent No.3. ---- 1. Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment ? 2. To be referred to the reporters or not ? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the digest ? ---- K.Kannan, J.(Oral) 1. The appeal for enhancement of compensation is for an injury that resulted in a fracture in the hand. The complaint of the claimant was that due to a fracture of the hand, he could not work for two months as a Commission Agent. He stated that he was an income tax assessee and was earning Rs.1,50,000/- per annum. The Tribunal found that there was no documentary evidence relating to the medical expenses and awarded Rs.1,000/- and Rs.2,000/- for pain and suffering. The Tribunal awarded Rs.3,000/- for loss of income for three months. I would make an overall increase of Rs.10,000/- taking the component of pain and suffering could FAO No.943 of 1990 (O&M) -2 - have been Rs.5,000/- against Rs.2000 and for loss of earning, it could have been Rs.10,000/- instead of Rs.3,000/-. The claimant shall have a benefit for another Rs.10,000/- over what has been awarded by the Tribunal and the additional amount shall attract interest @ 6% from the date of petition till date of payment. The liability shall be as determined by the Tribunal amongst the respondents. 2. The appeal is allowed to the above extent. (K.KANNAN) JUDGE 17.01.2011 sanjeev