( 1 ) THIS appeal, by the respondent No. 2-Insurance Company arises out of the award in O. P. No. 1600 of 1995 dated 21-9-1998 on the file of the Additional Chief Judge, City civil Court, Hyderabad.

( 2 ) THE respondents 1 to 6 herein -claimants sought compensation of rs. 2,00,000/- for the death of one Mohd. Ghouse in a motor accident that took place on 7-2-1995. The claimants include the parents, three sisters and younger brother of the deceased. According to the claimants, while the deceased was going on a scooter aby 1646 towards Lunger Houz and when he reached the ring road in front of Krishna metal Industries, the bus bearing No. AP 13 2262 belonging to the respondent No. 8- m/s. Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd. , came from behind in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against the scooter. Due to the said impact, the deceased fell down and died on the spot. The deceased was aged 20 years and doing business in a beef shop earning Rs. 2,000. 00 per month. The claimants are his dependents and hence the claim.

( 3 ) THE respondents 1 and 3, the driver and the owner of the vehicle remained ex parte.

( 4 ) THE contest was only by the appellant, who, denying every a