JUDGMENT

V Srishananda, J. - The insurance company is in appeal questioning the validity of the judgment and award dated 01.02.2019, in MVC NO.470/2016 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal III, Bagalkot.

2. Necessary facts in brief for disposal of this appeal are as under:

In a claim petition filed by the dependants of one Irayya Hiremath it is contended that on 07.02.2014 at about 9.30 p.m. when Irayya Hiremath was returning from Kotekal to his house near Guledgudda on a motorcycle bearing No.KA-29/V-9460 along with pillion rider Ramesh Sitimani, near post office cross, another motorcycle bearing No.KA-02/HA-7464 came from opposite direction in a rash and negligent manner and suddenly turned to the right side and dashed against the motorcycle of Irayya Hiremath resulting in accident, wherein Irayya Hiremath sustained grievous injuries on his head and other parts of the body. It is further contended that immediately he was shifted to Banashankari Hospital, Guledgudda for First- Aid and then to Dr.Kerudi Hospital, Bagalkot; but on 15.12.2014, Irayya Hiremath succumbed to the injuries. It is contended that the claimants have spent more than Rs.1,50,000/- towards his medical ex