JUDGMENT :

Arun Bhansali, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the judgment and decree dated 18.10.2016 passed by District Judge, Pali, whereby, the suit filed by the respondents for compensation under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 ('the Act'), has been decreed and a compensation to the tune of Rs. 5,59,000/- has been awarded along with interest @ 6% from the date of filing of the suit.

2. The suit was filed with the averments that deceased - Kishan Lal - son, father and husband of the plaintiffs, while working in his field, came in contact with the stay wire of the electric pole and suffered electrocution, which resulted in his death and for the said fatal accident, compensation to the tune of Rs. 42,01,000/- was claimed.

3. The suit was contested by the appellants by filing written statement denying any kind of negligence on part of the defendants.

4. The trial court framed four issues. On behalf of the plaintiffs - two witnesses were examined and seven documents were exhibited, on behalf of the respondents, one witness was examined and two documents were exhibited.

5. After hearing the parties the trial court came to the conclusion that from the FIR lodged and the post mortem report