AJIT KUMAR JHA Vs. MD RAJU

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard learned Counsel appearing for the parties and with their consent this appeal is disposed of at the admission stage itself.

(2.) This appeal by the owner is directed against the judgment and award passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Dhanbad in (MV) Case No. 66 of 2005 whereby he has awarded compensation of Rs. 3,75,700 and directed the appellant owner of the vehicle to pay the said amount to the claimants.

(3.) The facts of the case lie in a narrow compass: