In Brief
A man lost his left leg in a bus accident and claimed Rs. 10,10,000 in compensation. The trial court awarded Rs. 2,75,000 and the High Court increased it to Rs. 3,57,800, assessing his permanent disability at 60% despite a doctor's certificate stating 90% disability. The Supreme Court held that the medical certificate's 90% assessment should be respected. Considering the appellant's lost livelihood as a driver, the court recalculated compensation at Rs. 5,20,200 using the 90% disability rate and increased the artificial limb allowance from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,00,000. The appeal was allowed and the insurance company was directed to pay this enhanced amount with 6% interest.
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