(1.) Both these appeals are arising out of the same judgment and award dtd. 17/7/2020 passed by the learned Member of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (learned Member of the tribunal), Mangrulpir in MACP No.26/2014.
(2.) Brief facts necessary for disposal of these appeals are as under:
(3.) The Institute respondent no.2 and respondent no.4 the previous owner of the offending school bus resisted the claim by filing written statement. As per their defence, the offending school bus was insured with the insurance company vide cover note No.1088141 validly for 10/7/2013 to 9/7/2014. Hence, the insurance company is liable to indemnify the owners. They denied the allegations of a rash and negligent driving.