Motor Vehicles Act,1988  - Section 166 , Section 168

Computation of loss under - The order of the High Court reducing the compensation granted by the Tribunal - In challenge - The claimant-appellant was hit from the behind by an auto driven in a rash and negligent manner and received serious multiple injuries all over the body - Evidence on record showed that the appellant has been constantly availing physiotherapy treatment facing difficulty in carrying out his normal activities and disability certificate showed permanent disability at 75% - There is ample evidence on record as regards the necessity for treatment in future - the Supreme Court directed the Insurance Co. to pay Rs.13,48,000/- to the appellant in toto with interest @7.5% on the headings, namely, transport charges, extra-nourishment, medical expenses, additional medical expenses, additional transport charges, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity and permanent disability - Appeal allowed.

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