E JANGAIAH Vs. S PRATHAP REDDY

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal is directed against the order dated 4.10.2000 passed by the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Tribunal- cum-III Additional Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad in OP No.219 of 1996.

(2.) ORIGINALLY E. Jangaiah (first petitioner) filed claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act for compensation of Rs. 1,00,000/- on account of the injuries sustained in the motor accident said to have been occurred at about 1600 hours on 13.2.1996 due to involvement of lorry bearing No.APR 990. The first respondent is the owner of the offending vehicle and the second respondent is the insurance company with which the vehicle was insured at material time.

(3.) I have heard the learned Counsel appearing for the appellants and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent