LAWS(ALL)-2022-5-34

RANJANA AWASTHI Vs. SUKHDEO SINGH

Decided On May 31, 2022
Ranjana Awasthi Appellant
V/S
SUKHDEO SINGH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned counsel for the appellants and learned counsel for the respondents. Perused the record.

(2.) This appeal, at the behest of the claimants, challenges the judgment and award dtd. 23/11/2013 passed by Motor Accident Claim Tribunal Agra/Additional District Judge, Court No.2, Varanasi (hereinafter referred to as 'Tribunal') in Motor Accident Claim Petition No.35 of 2012 awarding a sum of Rs.38,15,714.00 with interest at the rate of 6% as compensation.

(3.) The accident is not in dispute. The issue of negligence decided by the Tribunal is in dispute. The respondent concerned has not challenged the liability imposed on them and, therefore, issues decided by the tribunal other then grant of compensation have attained finality. The only issues to be decided are, (a) negligence and (b) quantum of compensation awarded.