JUDGMENT :

1. The appellants/original claimants being aggrieved by the judgment and award dated 28.04.2008 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Osmanabad in Motor Accident Claim Petition No.173/2002, approached this Court under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act.

2. The claimants contend that on 21.05.2002, the deceased Shamroa was proceeding in Jeep bearing Registration No.MH-25/3640, at that time a Truck bearing Registration No.ABT-2946 came from opposite direction. There was collision between two vehicles. The deceased suffered fatal injuries in the said accident. According to the claimants, the accident was reported to police. Crime No.177/2002 was registered against the Jeep driver for rash and negligent driving. The deceased was serving as teacher at Bharat Vidyalay, Makani, Tq. Umarga and getting monthly salary of Rs.12,011/-. The claimants were dependent on his income. As such, they are entitled for compensation from respondents i.e. owner and insurer of both the vehicles involved in this accident. The claim was contested by insurers of both the vehicles. The o