Sri Laxman @ Laxman Mourya vs. Divisional Manager, O.I.C. Ltd. & Anr. (SC)

Motor Accident Claims–Compensation–Enhancement–Claimant–Appellant sustained 38% permanent disability in the whole body, however, completely disabled for doing his carpenter’s job–Working capacity reduced up to zero–Award of Rs. 31,000/-granted by High Court in this head–Held, amount deserves to be enhanced up to Rs. 3,32,640/- by taking the loss of income Rs.1,540/- per month (38% of income Rs. 5,000/-) and applying the multiplier of 18 Compensation for future treatment enhanced up to Rs. 1,50,000/- in view of nature of injuries–Further, the appellant is entitled to get Rs. 2 lac for pain, suffering and trauma.