GAURANG KANTH
Surya Sharma – Appellant
Versus
Sh. Anil Kumar Sharma (Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. ) – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Gaurang Kanth, J. The present appeal emanates from the award dated 30.01.2015 ("Impugned Award") passed by the learned Presiding Officer, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal: Karkardooma Courts: East District: Delhi ("Claims Tribunal") in Motor Accident Claim No. 52/2013 titled as Smt. Surya Sharma and Ors. v. Sh. Anil Kumar Sharma and Ors..
2. The unfortunate accident on 20.01.2013 resulted in death of Mr.Vijit Sharma. The deceased was 29 years of age at the time of death. He was survived by his widow, parents and one brother (Appellants). By way of the Impugned Award, the learned Claims Tribunal awarded a compensation of Rs.66,18,976/- to Appellant No.1 (widow) & Appellant No. 2 (Mother) with interest @ 9% per annum from the date of filing of the claim petition till the realization. The learned Claims Tribunal was also pleased to grant recovery rights to Respondent No. 3 (Insurance Company) against Respondent No. 1 (Driver) and Respondent No. 2 (Owner) as per law. The learned Claims Tribunal awarded the compensation under the following heads:
| S.No. | Head | Compensation awarded |
| Pecuniary Damages | ||
| 1. | Loss of Dependency | Rs.63,83,976/- |
| 2. | Funeral charges | Rs.25,000/- |
| 3. | Loss of estate | Rs.10,000 |
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