ORDER :

1. We have heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. Delay condoned.

3. These two appeals since filed against the common impugned order passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi (in short, "the National Commission"), we took up these appeals together.

4. In Civil Appeal arising out of SLP(C) .....CC No. 12025 of 2014, the appellant - Manipal Hospital, Bangalore assailed order dated 22.5.2013 passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in First Appeal No. 275 of 2007 allowing a compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- to the complainant whereas in Civil Appeal arising out of Special Leave Petition(C) No.35632 of 2013, the complainants dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded, preferred this appeal for increase in compensation.

5. The facts in a nutshell are that complainants took their two years old daughter, who was suffering from normal cold and cough, to Dr.Arvind Shenoy, Consultant Pediatric, who after giving treatment for few days, advised for her admission to M/s. Manipal Hospital Bangalore (in short, "the Hospital"). On admission, she was taken to pediatric intensive care unit and diagnosed that she was suffering from cold