JUDGMENT :

Aravind Kumar, J.

1. The short question that arises for our consideration in this appeal and cross objections are:

(i) Whether compensation awarded by Senior Civil Judge and Addl. MACT, Saundatti, in M.V.C.No.2520/2013 is just and reasonable or it requires to be modified? If so, what order?

(ii) Whether tribunal was justified in arriving at a conclusion that cause of death of deceased Shri Nagappa Siddappa Yadalli is due to the injuries suffered in the road traffic accident?

2. Miscellaneous Appeal No.103088/2015 is filed by the insurer and M.F.A.Crob.100197/2015 is by the claimants against judgment and award passed by Senior Civil Judge, Saundatti, in M.V.C.No.2520/2013 dated 16.06.2015.

3. We have heard arguments of Sri G.N.Raichur, learned counsel appearing for insurer and Smt.Shaila Bellikatti, learned counsel appearing for claimants. Perused the records secured from tribunal.

4. Accident in question having occurred on 02.04.2013, issuance of policy to the offending vehicle and same being in force as on the date of accident are all undisputed facts and as such, they a