The New India Assurance Co.Ltd., ... vs Bhasker, Hyderabad And Another on 13 February, 2019
In view of the
same, the Tribunal by relying on the judgment of
Bandaru Azad Chandra Sekhar v. K.Venkata Ramana
(2004 (2) An.W.R. P.276) granted an amount of Rs.3.00
lakhs to the grievous injuries and for amputation of right
leg above knee, besides permanent partial disability
suffered by the petitioner. When coming to the medical
expenses, PW.1 produced Ex.A.10 medical bills for
Rs.29,000/- and also produced Ex.A.8 original
estimation for artificial leg for Rs.2,00,000/- and odd.
The Tribunal also found that the leg was amputated
above knee besides other fractures and there is
permanent disability. In the said circumstances, the
Tribunal has granted an amount of Rs.1,50,000/-
towards medical expenses by keeping in view the nature
of injury suffered by the petitioner and for amputation of
right leg above knee level, which cannot be faulted.
In addition to the said amount, the Tribunal has also
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granted an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- under the head of
pain and suffering and the same is maintained.
Therefore, this Court is of the opinion that the amount
awarded by the Tribunal is just compensation.