(1.) MAC APP.420/2011 and MAC APP.455/2012 arise out of a judgment dated 03.03.2011 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (the Claims Tribunal) whereby a compensation of RS.6,23,000/- was awarded for the death of Smt. Sumitra Devi.
(2.) MAC APP.420/2011 is for reduction of compensation awarded while MAC APP.455/2012 is for enhancement of the compensation.
(3.) ON the other hand, contentions raised on behalf of the Respondents No.1 to 4 (the Claimants) are that:-