(1.) This appeal arises out of the award passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Ernakulam, in OP(MV)No.682/2014.
(2.) The brief facts necessary for the disposal of the appeal are as follows:
(3.) While granting the aforesaid compensation, the Tribunal accepted the contention of the Insurance Company that the claimant was a gratuitous passenger in the vehicle and therefore was not entitled to claim compensation from the Insurance Company. Therefore, the owner of the vehicle was mulcted with the liability. It is as against the findings of the Tribunal exonerating the Insurance Company from the liability and also claiming enhancement of the compensation, that the claimant has approached this Court in the present appeal.