1. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded compensation of Rs.10,40,000/- which is under challenge in these appeals. The appellant in MAC. APP. 993/2013 is seeking reduction whereas the appellants in MAC. APP. 241/2016 are seeking enhancement of the award amount to Rs.66,55,000/-.

2. On 21st July, 2008 at about 09:00 AM, Apoorva Dwivedi left her house for her college and was standing at the central verge of the road near Tagore Garden Metro Station when she was hit by a Santro Car bearing No.HR-06Q-7117 which resulted in grievous injuries. Apoorva was first taken to Kukreja Hospital and thereafter, shifted to Maharaja Agrasen Hospital where she remained un-conscious and ultimately succumbed to the injuries six days later on 27th July, 2008. The police registered FIR No.370/2008 under Sections 279/304A IPC at P.S. Rajouri Garden.

3. The deceased was aged about 18 years (17 years 11 months and 27 days) at the time of the accident and was pursuing B.Com. (Hons.) from Bharti College, Delhi University. The deceased was survived by her parents and brother, who filed an application for compensation. The Claims Tribunal assumed the income of the deceased as Rs.10,000/- per m