JUDGMENT :

P.G.M. Patil, J.

The claimants being dissatisfied with the judgment and award dated 22.08.2016 passed in MVC No.1418/2014 by the VIII Additional District and Sessions Judge, Belagavi have filed this appeal.

2. It is the case of the claimants before the Tribunal that on 24.06.2014 at about 8.30 p.m., when Shri.Raosaheb S/o.Balakrishna Shinde (deceased) was proceeding on his bicycle on his correct side on Rampurwadi-Karoli T-Road, near Santubai stream, Tq: Kavatemahankal , Dist: Sangli, a motorcycle bearing registration No.MH-10/BS-6945 came with high speed and in a rash and negligent manner and dashed to the bicycle of the deceased, due to which, the deceased sustained fatal injuries and he was immediately shifted to Civil Hospital, Miraj, where he succumbed to injuries. The accident occurred solely due to the rash and negligent riding of the offending motorcycle. Petitioner No.1 being wife, petitioner No.2 being minor daughter and petitioners No.3 and 4 being parents of the deceased have stated that they have lost their dependency and sole earning member of the family. The deceased was aged about 29 years and earning Rs.500/- per day by doing coolie work and maintaining his