Judgment

Vinod Chatterji Koul, J.-Impugned in this Appeal is Award dated 24th December 2014, passed by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Kargil (for short “Tribunal”) on a Claim Petition bearing File no. 08/Claim titled Abdul Majeed and Others v. Showkat Ahmad Dar and others, directing appellant Insurance Company to pay compensation in the amount of Rs. 19,42,092/- along with 6% interest per annum from the date of institution of claim till realization, on the grounds made mention of therein.

2. A claim petition, as is discernible from perusal of the file, was filed by claimants/respondents 1 to 5, before the Tribunal on 1st July 2007, averring therein that deceased, Niyaz Ahmad S/o Abdul Majeed R/o Bearas Troungen Drass, Kargil, aged 28 years, died in an accident, which took place on 20th November 2009, at Drass, due to rash and negligent driving of driver of offending vehicle, bearing Registration no.JK01K-5324, which was insured with appellant Insurance Company. Claimants/Respondents 1 to 5, in their claim petition before the Tribunal, sought grant of compensation of Rs.35.00 Lakhs along with interest.

3. Appellant Insurance Company resisted the claim before the Tribunal on the gro