JUDGMENT

Sanjeev Sachdeva, J. -

CM APPLN. 5683/2021 (early hearing)

For the reasons stated in the application, the application is allowed. Appeal is taken up for consideration today.

MAC.APP. 285/2020

1. The hearing was conducted through.

2. Appellant impugns judgment dated 21.01.2020 whereby the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has disposed of the Detailed Accident Report (DAR for short) and awarded compensation.

3. Before the Tribunal the Insurance Company had made an offer for settlement and had given a legal offer of Rs. 43,89,261/-, however, compensation awarded by the Tribunal is Rs. 79,10,592/-.

4. Tribunal has noticed that the accident had taken place between a commercial vehicle which hit a pedestrian who was crossing the road. The Tribunal has noticed that though a legal offer of Rs. 43,89,261/- was made, however, as per the computation made by the Tribunal as per the law laid down by the Supreme Court, compensation of Rs. 79,10,592/- was required to be awarded.

5. The DAR prima facie indicated that the vehicle was being driven in rash and negligent manner at a fast speed and in zigzag manner and hit the pedestrian causing his death.

6. Though the Insurance Company had taken a plea