Madhya Pradesh Court December 2005 Judgments

Raghavendra Singh Vs. Lalla @ Harishankar and ors.

Court: Madhya Pradesh

Reported in: II(2006)ACC167

P.K. Jaiswal, J.1. This appeal is filed by the claimants for enhancement of compensation. The appellant in an accident received injury and his left hand was amputated. In this appeal other findings are not under challenge. The only question is about quantum of compensation.2. As regards nature of injuries Dr. J.K.S. Kushwaha (AW 4) has deposed that the appellant was admitted in the hospital on 19th May, 1999 at 8.20 in the night. His left hand was fully injured. On 20th May, 1999 by operation upper portion of the left hand was cut and hand was amputated. He deposed that the left hand was amputated above the elbow.3. Learned Counsel for the appellant submitted that the hand was amputated from the shoulder joint, loss of earning capacity will be around 70%. Therefore, as per Part II of the Workmen's Compensation Act, loss of earning capacity will be reduced to 60%. Injured claimed that he was working as a cleaner and he was earning Rs. 2,000 per month as salary and Rs. 50 per day as allo...