G. P. MITTAL, J.

1. These two Appeals preferred by the Oriental Insurance Company Limited arise out of a common judgment dated 14.07.2010 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (the Claims Tribunal).

2. MAC APP.700/2010 relates to the grant of compensation of Rs.70,000/-to the first Respondent for having suffered injuries in an accident which occurred on 3.02.2005.

3. In MAC APP.701/2010 a compensation of Rs.24,63,024/-was awarded to Respondents No.1 to 5 who were the legal representatives of deceased Satbir who was working as a Head Constable in Delhi Police at the relevant time.

4. During the course of arguments, a very short submission has been made on behalf of the Appellant.

5. It is urged that second Respondent Sanjeev @ Bobby (the driver) in MAC APP.700/2010 and sixth Respondent in MAC APP.701/2010 did not possess a valid driving licence at the time of the accident. At the time of registration of the case under Section 279/338/304-A IPC, the driver was also challaned for driving the vehicle without a licence.

6. During the course of inquiry, the driver came out with a plea that he did not possess a driving licence as he was working only as a helper on RTV bear