(1.) Though these appeals are listed for admission, with the consent of learned counsel for the parties, they are taken up together for final disposal.
(2.) MFA Nos.101342/2017 (MVC No.173/2014) and 101341/2017 (MVC No.172/2014) are filed by the claimants/injured seeking enhancement of compensation. Whereas MFA Nos.101568/2017 (MVC No.172/2014) and 101569/2017 (MVC No.173/2014) are filed by the owner of bus, questioning the liability fastened on it.
(3.) These appeals are directed against the common judgment and award dtd. 24/1/2017 passed in MVC Nos.173/2014 and 172/2014 on the file of Principal Senior Civil Judge and MACT, Haveri (for short, 'Tribunal').