S. ABDUL NAZEER, KRISHNA MURARI
T. N. Poojari – Appellant
Versus
Managing Director, M/s. V. R. L. Logistic Limited – Respondent
ORDER
1. The appellants are the parents of one Srinath who had died in a motor vehicle accident occurred on 04.10.2009 near Kallapu Junction, Moodabettu Village on N.H.17. The appellants filed a claim petition, M.V.C. No.1399 of 2009 before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Udupi, (for short, 'The Tribunal') seeking compensation on account of the death of their son-Srinath. The Tribunal awarded a total compensation of Rs.12,28,750/- with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of the claim petition till its realization.
2. Feeling dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation, the appellants filed an appeal, M.F.A.No.10433 of 2012, before the High Court of Karnataka at the Bangalore. The Division Bench of the High Court by a judgment dated 29.04.2014 enhanced the compensation to Rs.12,73,750/-, along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum on the said amount from the date of the claim petition till the date of realisation.
3. The appellants have filed this appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation.
4. Learned counsel, appearing for the appellants, has expired during the pendency of the appeal and despite service of notice for making alternative arrangements, no one has e
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