Vandana Dheman vs Surinder Singh & Ors

Citation : 2009 Latest Caselaw 5131 Del
Judgement Date : 10 December, 2009

Delhi High Court
Vandana Dheman vs Surinder Singh & Ors on 10 December, 2009
Author: J.R. Midha
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*IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

                      +   MAC.APP.No.608/2009

                               Date of Decision: 10th December, 2009
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      VANDANA DHEMAN                    ..... Appellant
                  Through : Mr. S.N. Parashar, Adv.

                      versus

      SURINDER SINGH & ORS                        ..... Respondents
                   Through : None.


CORAM :-
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.R. MIDHA

1.      Whether Reporters of Local papers may                  NO
        be allowed to see the Judgment?

2.      To be referred to the Reporter or not?                 NO

3.      Whether the judgment should be                         NO
        reported in the Digest?

                          JUDGMENT (Oral)

1. The appellant has challenged the award of the learned Tribunal whereby compensation of Rs.5,35,490/- has been awarded to the appellant. The appellant seeks enhancement of the award amount.

2. The accident dated 21st October, 2007 resulted in grievous injuries to the appellant. The appellant suffered the fracture of femur bone of left leg for which she was admitted in hospital for interlocking nailing. She also underwent bone grafting of fractured left femur. The disability suffered by the appellant was assessed as 45%.

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3. The learned Tribunal has awarded Rs.1,21,490/- towards cost of medicines, Rs.2,75,400/- towards loss of income, Rs.50,000/- towards pain and suffering, Rs.25,000/- towards loss of amenities of life, Rs.50,000/- towards permanent disability, Rs.10,000/- towards special diet and Rs.3,600/- towards conveyance. The total compensation awarded is Rs.5,35,490/-.

4. The amount awarded by the learned Tribunal is just, fair and reasonable and does not call any interference.

5. The appeal is dismissed.

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