JUDGMENT :

(C.M. POONACHA, J.)

The above appeal and cross-objection call in question, challenging the judgment and award dated 07.12.2016 passed by the Senior Civil Judge and JMFC and AMCT, Thirthahalli, [Hereinafter referred as to ‘Tribunal’] Hence, they are taken up together for consideration.

2. For the sake of convenience, the parties herein are referred as per their rank before the Tribunal.

3. The relevant facts in a nutshell are that the claimant is claiming compensation for the death of the deceased in a road traffic accident dated 18.01.2013, the wife and parents of the deceased filed a claim petition arraying the owner, driver and insurer of the mini lorry in which the deceased was traveling, at the time of the accident as respondent Nos.1 to 3 in the claim proceedings. The Tribunal partly allowed the claim petition and awarded total compensation of Rs.8,62,000/- together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum. The insurer was directed to pay compensation awarded. Being aggrieved, the insurer has filed the present appeal and the claimants have filed the cross- objection.

4. Heard submissions of learned counsel Sri KN Srinivasa appearing for the appellant / insurer and learn