V.G. Sabhahit, J.--This appeal by the Insurance Company/second respondent in No. CWCB-4/WCA/FC/CR-2/98 on the file of Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation, Bangalore Division - IV, Bangalore is directed against the judgment and award dated 31.1.2000.

2. The essential facts of the case necessary for the disposal of this appeal are as follows:

The parties would be referred to with reference to their rank before the Workmen's Compensation Commissioner.

The parents of the deceased Sri Kumara @ Kulla filed a claim petition seeking compensation of Rs.2,24,000/- from the respondents being the owner and insurer of the lorry bearing No. KA-05-A-8829 towards the death of Sri Kumara @ Kulla due to the injuries sustained in a motor accident that occurred on 15.11.1997 at about 2.30 a.m. on Bangalore - Mangalore (NH-48) Road near Tiptur due to the rash and negligent driving of the above said lorry by its driver.

3. The petition was resisted by the respondents. Respondent No. 2 Insurance Company contended that the cheque issued towards premium of the policy was dishonoured and thereby, the policy had been cancelled on 25.7.1997 and the same was intimated to the owner and therefore/ on th