1. The above-captioned two appeals arise out of common impugned Award of 24th March, 2009 vide which Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, Delhi (hereinafter referred to as “The Tribunal”) has granted compensation of Rs. 8,08,600/- with interest @ 7.5% p.a. on account of injuries sustained by Claimant-Virender in a road accident on 26th December, 2005. In the above-captioned first appeal, the owner of bus in question seeks reduction of quantum of compensation while asserting that it is a case of contributory negligence whereas, in the above-captioned second appeal, Claimant-Injured seeks enhancement of compensation.

2. As per order of 27th October, 2009, service is complete in these two Appeals. With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, these two appeals have been heard together and are being decided by this common judgment. The factual narration as noted in the impugned Award is as under:-

“Brief facts giving rise to the present claim petition are that on 26/12/2005 at about 4.00 pm, the injured/petitioner Virender was travelling in the offending bus bearing regi