ORDER :

B.R. GAVAI, J.

1. Leave granted.

2. These appeals challenge the common judgment and order of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh dated 14th November 2019 passed in F.A.O. No. 1167 of 2010 and F.A.O. No.1168 of 2010.

3. The facts, in brief, giving rise to the present appeals are as under:

3.1 On 26th August 2007, Rajinder Pal Sharda, Param Pal Sharda (appellant No.1 herein), Nitin Sharda and one Harmail Singh were returning to Patiala from Ludhiana in a Hyundai Accent Car bearing No.PB-11-AE-9400, driven by Nitin Sharda. When they reached opposite to Harman Farm House Palace, Sirhind Road, Patiala, a Scorpio Car bearing No.PB-23-D-0109, driven by Harjinder Singh (respondent No.2 herein) came from the opposite direction in a zig-zag manner and dashed the aforesaid Hyundai Accent Car. Due to the impact, Rajinder Pal Sharda died on the spot. The remaining three, namely, Param Pal Sharda, Nitin Sharda and Harmail Singh were taken to Rajendra Hospital, Patiala, where Nitin Sharda and Harmail Singh succumbed to the injuries. A First Information Report No. 397 dated 2