KISHAN GOPAL Vs. LALA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal has been filed by the appellants questioning the correctness of the judgment dated 15th March, 2011 passed in SBCMA No.1283 of 2000 by the High Court of Judicature at Rajasthan, Jaipur Bench, affirming the judgment and award dated 25.5.2000 of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Tonk (for short 'the Tribunal') in MAC case No.7/93, urging various relevant facts and legal contentions in support of their claim made in this appeal.

(2.) Necessary relevant facts are stated hereunder to appreciate the case of the appellants and also to find out whether the appellants are entitled for the reliefs as prayed in this appeal.

(3.) Notices were served upon respondent Nos.1 and 2, the driver and the owner of the offending vehicle. Despite service of notice upon them they did not choose to appear and contest the proceedings and therefore, they were placed ex-parte in the claim proceedings before the Tribunal.