NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD Vs. AJMER SINGH

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS judgment shall dispose of two appeals being FAO Nos. 2221 of 2000 and 2495 of 2000 as both the appeals have arisen out of a common award dated May 20, 2000 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Jagadhri (for short, 'the Tribunal). FAO No. 2221 of 2000 has been filed by the Insurance Company challenging its liability to pay the compensation, whereas, FAO No. 2495 of 2000 has been filed by the claimants claiming enhancement of compensation.

(2.) AN accident had occurred on July 11, 1998 resulting in the death of Mahipal who was 20 years of age at the time of his death. A claim petition was filed by the parents of the deceased. It was claimed that the accident had occurred on account of the rash and negligent driving of Ram Kumar, respondent No. 1 who was driving the offending vehicle No. HP-17/4907. It was also claimed that Mahipal was working as a mason and was earning Rs. 4,500/-.

(3.) AS noticed above, two appeals have been filed by the Insurance Company as well as the claimants, respectively.