Rajiv Sahai Endlaw, J.

1. Both appeals impugn the same judgment and decree dated 6th September, 2002 (of the Court of the Addl. District Judge, Delhi in Suit No.15/2000 filed by the respondent no.1 in each appeal against the three appellants in RFA No.774/2002 and the appellant in RFA No.100/2003) of recovery of compensation in the sum of Rs.4 lacs jointly and severally from the appellants, along with costs and pendente lite and future interest at 12% per annum.

2. Notice of RFA No.774/2002 was issued on 3rd December, 2002 and vide ex parte order of that date, subject to the deposit of the decretal amount in this Court, execution of the impugned judgment and decree was stayed; 50% of the amount so deposited was ordered to be released to the respondent no.1/plaintiff on his furnishing personal security. In compliance therewith, a sum of Rs.4 lacs and a further sum of Rs.1,20,000/- was deposited. Vide order dated 13th August, 2003, release of 50% of deposited amount to respondent No.1/plaintiff was made subject to furnishing security to satisfaction of Registrar. Upon filing of RFA No.100/2003, notice thereof also was issued and delay in filing the same condoned. Both appe