JUDGMENT :

P. G. M. PATIL, J.

1. The owner and the claimant being aggrieved by the judgment and award dated 20.03.2012 passed in MVC.No.685/2010 by the Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court-I , Dharwad, have filed these appeals.

2. The case of the claimant before the tribunal is that on 03.06.2008 at about 11.00 a.m. , when the petitioner along with her husband went to the market place of Alnavar to purchase vegetables, a driver of mini goods bearing registration No.KA.24/A7022 came in a rash and negligent manner and hit the petitioner and caused the accident. On account of the same, the petitioner sustained grievous injuries. She was taken to Alnavar Government Hospital and thereafter, she was shifted to Mayur Nursing Home and then to Guttal Medical College Hospital where she was treated as indoor patient and now also she is taking treatment. Prior to the accident she was earning Rs. 5,000/- per month and now she is not able to work. Respondent No.1 being the owner and respondent No.2 being the insurer of the of fending vehicle, both are jointly and severally liable to pay the compensation.

3. In response to the notice, respondents No.1 and 2 appeared before the tribunal . Respondent No