1997 (7) TMI 693

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....uestion involved in this appeal is whether the award of Rs. 2,85,000 as the total compensation to the appellant is adequate, so that no further enhancement is required to be made therein. Admittedly, the appellant suffered serious injuries as a result of the motor accident because of which he was hospitalised for about four months during which, he had to undergo serious surgical operations. Even a....

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....for his ordinary needs. These are the facts which are too obvious to require adducing of any evidence since these are the evident facts. 5. In our opinion, on an assessment of the overall requirement of the appellant for the remaining life, the amount of compensation should be adequate to provide for the same according to the current money value. We are satisfied that an amount of Rs. six lakhs....