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K.G. Balakrishnan, CJI. -- Delay condoned. Leave granted. Heard the learned counsel.

2. Respondents 1 and 2 herein - the husband and son of one Amarjit Kaur who died in a motor accident involving a Punjab roadways bus, filed a claim petition before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Faridkot. As against the compensation of Rs.5 lacs claimed, the Tribunal, on 1.12.1998 awarded a compensation of Rs.1,44,000. Not being satisfied with the quantum of compensation, respondents 1 and 2 filed FAO No.1549/1999 before the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The said appeal was referred to Lok Adalat organised by the High Court, for settlement.

3. The High Court Lok Adalat took up the case on 3.8.2001. The parties were not present. Their counsel were present. After hearing them the Lok Adalat passed the following order :

FAO No.1549 of 1999

"After hearing counsel for the parties, we propose to increase in the amount of compensation, which is considered just and reasonable in this case.

The accident took place on March 4, 1997. Amarjit Kaur, aged about 32 years, died in the accident. Her husband and minor son claimed compensation. The Tribunal granted Rs.