1996 INSC 1297
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Dr. K.G. Poovaiah
Vs.
General Manager/Managing Director Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
C.A.No.12304 of 1996

                                 (A.M.Ahmadii, C.J. and Sujata V.Manohar J.)
16.09.1996

                                                       ORDER
The Text below is only a summarized version of the order pronounced
Appellant right hand got permanently incapacitated as a result of accident. High Court awarded
compensation for Rs. 1,10,000. Appellant sought enhancement of compensation. Supreme Court
enhanced compensation to rs. 2, 38,000 considering factors like loss of earning capacity, pain and
suffering and other medical expenses of appellant.